Section: BooksTitle: Principles of fire protection chemistry / by Richard L. TuveAuthor: Tuve, Richard LPublication: Boston : National Fire Protection Association, 1979Physical description: XVII, 265 p. : il. ; 24 cmNotes: Sumario: The basic "stuff" of our world -- The language of science -- The chemical world and some of its reactions -- The relationship of fire and the physical world -- Heat and its effects -- Properties of solids important to the fire sciences -- Common flammable and combustible liquids and gases -- Basic facts about flames and fire extinguishment -- Fire classifications and water to foam agents -- Gas to "halon" extinguishing agents -- Appendix I: Conversion factors -- Appendix II: Temperature conversion tables -- Appendix III: Table of hazardous materials and chemical indexMateria / lugar / evento: Química del fuegoComportamiento de los materiales frente al fuegoSeguridad contra incendiosSistemas de extinciónCombustiónOtros autores: National Fire Protection Association Other categories: 812.2Rights: In Copyright (InC)Referencias externas: