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Both Nylon and PET Fibers Burn Continuously under Atmospheric Conditions

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Shouei Fujishige , Nagako Maebashi and Mizue Miyauchi

Laboratory for Polymers and Textiles, Tokyo Kasei University, Tokyo 173-8602, Japan

J. Chem. Educ., 1999, 76 (6), p 793

DOI: 10.1021/ed076p793

Publication Date (Web): June 1, 1999

Abstract

In contrast to the descriptions in many textbooks, it was confirmed by taking two series of photographs that both nylon and PET fibers burn continuously even after the ignition flame has been removed. The photographs also show that a small spherical fire ball forms and occasionally leaves from the flame. Considerable precautions should be taken to prevent those fire balls from causing any trouble—not only a skin burn, but also a big fire.

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High School / Introductory Chemistry

Keywords (Domain):

Polymer Chemistry

Keywords (Subject):

Consumer Chemistry

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