File:Fse-plastics-in-fire-v2.svg

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Net heat of complete combustion (left) and peak heat release rate in the cone calorimeter at 40 kW/m² (right) for common plastics. Based on Tewarson (2002), p. 3-108, and Beyler and Hirschler (2002), p. 1-124.

Original vector illustration for Plastics in fire, level 2 Intermediate.

Source basis: Tewarson (2002), p. 3-108; Beyler and Hirschler (2002), p. 1-124; new chart.
Alt text: Two bar charts: heat of combustion of plastics and red oak, and peak heat release rate in the cone calorimeter for plastics.

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Short title	Net heat of complete combustion (left) and peak heat release rate in the cone calorimeter at 40 kW/m² (right) for common plastics. Based on Tewarson (2002), p. 3-108, and Beyler and Hirschler (2002), p. 1-124.
Image title	Two bar charts: heat of combustion of plastics and red oak, and peak heat release rate in the cone calorimeter for plastics. Source basis: Tewarson (2002), p. 3-108; Beyler and Hirschler (2002), p. 1-124; new chart.
Width	900
Height	600