Akusta: fire-resistant thermoplastic, absorbs heat, insulates, slows flame spread.
Akusta is a thermoplastic material with excellent fire resistance. During a fire, it releases chemically bound water that transforms into steam, absorbing heat, lowering the fire source temperature, and creating a thermal barrier to slow the spread of flames. Its unique chemical composition gives it outstanding fire protection, thermal insulation, and sound absorption properties. It can also be reinforced with materials like fiberglass to enhance performance. Akusta is widely used in industries such as construction, electric transportation, and electronics, and can withstand fire temperatures up to 1,200°C.
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Water Extinguishing Fire
The fire-resistant effect of Akusta comes from its unique material composition, particularly the characteristic of chemically bound water. When exposed to a fire source, the chemically bound water is slowly released and transformed into steam.
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How Steam Helps Control Fire Spread
The release of steam serves two main functions:
(1) Heat Absorption: The formation of steam is an endothermic process (also known as the vaporization process). As water turns into steam, it absorbs a significant amount of heat (referred to as "latent heat"). This heat absorption helps lower the temperature of the fire source, slowing the spread of flames.
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Steam's Role in Thermal Insulation During Fires
(2) Thermal Insulation: Although steam is a gas, it can form a thermal barrier that prevents heat from transferring to other parts of the material. This helps protect the material and structure from higher temperatures, extending the fire resistance time.
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Steam's Dual Function in Fire Protection: Heat Absorption and Insulation
Through this mechanism, even though the steam has already transformed into a gas, it still provides effective fire protection by absorbing heat and insulating, thus slowing the spread of the fire.
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Heat Absorption Mechanism: Using Steam to Slow Fire Spread
In the event of a fire, Akusta absorbs heat by releasing steam, which helps lower the temperature of the fire source. The release of steam occurs during the phase change from liquid to gas, where it absorbs a significant amount of latent heat (thermal energy), effectively slowing the spread of the flames.
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Heat Absorption and Insulation at Temperatures Up to 1,200°C
Regarding its specific temperature protection capability, Akusta is designed to withstand fire temperatures up to 1,200°C (approximately 2,192°F). Although the steam has already transformed into a gas during the phase change, it still effectively slows the transfer of heat through its heat absorption and insulation properties, protecting the material from higher temperatures.
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A Thermoplastic with Built-in Fire Protection through Steam Release
Yes, Akusta is a thermoplastic material, meaning it can be processed using common plastic manufacturing techniques such as injection molding and thermoforming. Its key feature is the ability to release chemically bound water when exposed to fire, absorbing heat through the release of steam, providing fire protection.
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A High-Performance Thermoplastic with Fire Resistance, Insulation, and Versatile Applications
Despite being a plastic, its unique chemical composition and structure endow it with significant fire resistance, thermal insulation, and sound absorption properties.This material can also be reinforced with other materials, such as fiberglass, to enhance its performance. Its thermoplastic nature makes it widely applicable across various industries, including construction, electric transportation, and electronics.
