Uncoated timber burns and cracks when exposed to fire while coated timber is protected by expanding layer of char (IMAGE)

Nanyang Technological University

Uncoated timber burns and cracks when exposed to fire while coated timber is protected by expanding layer of char

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Uncoated timber burns and cracks when exposed to fire while coated timber (right) has a layer of char that is activated by fire, and protects the timber underneath, preventing the wood underneath from burning.

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NTU Singapore

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