Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-14-2010
Source Publication
Polymer
Source ISSN
0032-3861
Abstract
Polyurea was compounded with ammonium polyphosphate and expandable graphite and the morphology was studied by atomic force microscopy. The thermal degradation of polyurea and polyurea compounded with the additives has been investigated using thermogravimetry coupled with Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. The study of the thermal degradation and the parameters affecting the thermal stability of PU is essential in order to effectively design flame retarded polyurea. In general, thermal decomposition of polyurea occurs in two steps assigned to the degradation of the hard segment and soft segment, respectively. Adding these additives accelerates the decomposition reaction of polyurea. However, it is clear that more char is formed. This char is thermally more stable than the carbonaceous structure obtained from neat PU. The intumescent shield traps the polymer fragments and limits the evolution of small flammable molecules that are able to feed the flame.
Recommended Citation
Awad, Walid and Wilkie, Charles A., "Investigation of the Thermal Degradation of Polyurea: The Effect of Ammonium Polyphosphate and Expandable Graphite" (2010). Chemistry Faculty Research and Publications. 41.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/chem_fac/41
Comments
Accepted version. Polymer, Vol. 51, No. 11 (May 14, 2010): 2277-2285. DOI. © 2010 Elsevier. Used with permission.
NOTICE: this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Polymer. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Polymer, VOL 51, ISSUE 11, May 14, 2010, DOI.