BACKGROUND
As we continue to push the performance boundaries of modern technology, the need for effective thermal protection of concrete or common building structures becomes increasingly critical. Electric Vehicle battery fires can exceed 2000 °F and threaten property and lives. Extreme heat in industrial equipment applications, including furnaces and kilns, stress materials and require costly replacement to ensure safety standard. Rocket exhaust temperatures can reach up to 6000 °F, creating a need to protect the launchpad and surrounding concrete when used for multiple launches. Extreme thermal protection is needed to protect the public and property, creating opportunities for saving costs associated with fire damage.
SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGY
Researchers at Oklahoma State University have developed a thermal protective coating material made of readily available consumer material consisting of several different chemical substances. This thermal protection material can be applied as a coating to protect surfaces and structures from direct extreme temperature sources. The length of time a structure is protected under this coating is directly proportional to the thickness of the coating placed. The final material mixture can resist direct contact with a flame that is greater than 6150 °F for up to 90 seconds. This coating can be used for a wide range of high temperature applications, including monitoring changes in concrete as it is placed, consolidated, and protected during early life, and new mixtures can be created for new applications. It could also be used to protect property within buildings such as factories, warehouses, or even homes. If a fire were to start around or in these buildings, thermal protection could help to slow down damage and save property.
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