Thermal Decomposition of Loose-Fill Cellulose Thermal Insulation

Jaroslav Zigo; Peter Rantuch; Karol Balog

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1001.379

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Thermal Decomposition of Loose-Fill Cellulose Thermal Insulation

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This article deals with thermal degradation of cellulose insulation. The sample of commercially available loose-fill cellulose insulation was tested in electrically heated hot air furnace modified for thermogravimetric analysis. Weight loss, weight loss rate and CO/CO₂ ratio was measured, while the sample was heated from room temperature to 530°C. Particular phases of the thermal degradation process of cellulose insulation were identified and explained. The most rapid changes caused by thermal decomposition of loose-fill cellulose insulation were reported in temperature range 270°C – 380°C. The weight loss rate reached its maximum in 308°C, which was equal to 0,198g.min^-1. Two temperature ranges in which the yield of CO was higher than the yield of CO₂ were detected.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1001)

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Jaroslav Zigo*, Peter Rantuch, Karol Balog

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Cellulose Insulation, Thermal Decomposition, Thermogravimetric Analysis

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