Detection performance and detection method of fire-proof coatings

Fire retardant coatings are special coatings that provide additional protection and delay the spread of fire in the event of a fire. The paint usually contains chemicals that prevent burning substances from burning in the event of a fire and stop the spread of fire to other objects. Fire-resistant coatings are usually applied to the surfaces of buildings, ships, aircrafts and other objects that need protection to improve their fire rating and safety.

Detection performance

performanceTest items
fire performanceFlame delay time, amount of smoke produced after combustion, flame spread speed, etc.
AdhesionThe degree of bonding between the coating and the substrate
weather resistanceUV resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance, etc.
film thicknesscoating thickness
drying timecoating drying time
densityCoating density
Paint contentThe content of solid components in the coating
otherSuch as antibacterial properties, chemical corrosion resistance, etc.

Detection method

The following are commonly used detection methods for fire retardant coatings:

  1. Fire performance: use fire simulation device to test flame delay time, amount of smoke produced after combustion, flame spread speed and other indicators.

  2. Adhesion: The degree of bonding between the coating and the substrate is tested by cross-hatch method, peeling method, tensile method and other methods.

  3. Weather resistance: test the UV resistance, water resistance, corrosion resistance, etc. of the coating through artificial accelerated aging test or natural climate exposure.

  4. Film Thickness: Measure the thickness of the coating using tools such as a dry Film Thickness Gauge.

  5. Drying time: Use a device such as a drying time Tester to measure how long it takes for the coating to dry.

  6. Density: Measure the density of the coating using an instrument such as a densitometer.

  7. Coating content: test the content of solid components in the coating by weighing, ash method and other methods.

  8. Others: According to specific requirements, corresponding testing methods can be used for testing, such as antibacterial performance testing, chemical corrosion resistance testing, etc.

NBCHAO reminds you: Different testing methods are suitable for different types of fire-resistant coatings and different testing indicators, so it is necessary to choose the appropriate testing method and equipment according to the specific situation before testing.

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