Fire-retardant treatments for timber aim to reduce its flammability. Boric acid is a commonly used chemical in such treatments, making the wood less susceptible to burning.
For providing fire resistance to timber by Sir Abel's process, the timber surface should be cleaned and coated with a dilute solution of
Asked in Local Self Government Dept. Exam 2022 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Hardness, Toughness, and Brittleness)
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