New Fireproof Coatings Withstand Over 1000°C
Researching new HIPS coatings (Lawrence Cheung, CMSE/ CSIRO)
HIPS coatings can withstand temperatures of over 1000°C compared to current commercial coatings used on building materials and structures which break down at between 150-250°C.
HIPS coatings contain an inorganic geopolymer resin, and a small component of polymer additives.
Project leader, Dr Damian Fullston of CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering, says CSIRO is seeking coatings manufacturers interested in partnering with CSIRO to customise HIPS to meet product specifications for selected applications.
“They are not only fire-, blast- and acid-resistant, they are also strong, castable, sprayable, and extrudable, making their potential uses almost limitless.” (more…)
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