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ESSAI FLAMME [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
CONT

The burn test is a simple, somewhat subjective test based on the knowledge of how particular fibers burn. [One should be] prepared to note the following when testing ... fibers: Do the fibers melt and/or burn? Do the fibers shrink from the flame? What type of odor do the fumes have? ... The burn test is normally made on a small sample of yarns which are twisted together. ... This test is very helpful in determining whether a fabric is made from synthetic or natural fibers, but it is not foolproof and the characteristics observed during the burning test can be affected by several things.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

Essai à la flamme pour identifier les fibres. L'essai à la flamme permet de distinguer les fibres végétales (fibres cellulosiques) des fibres animales (fibres protéiniques). En général, l'essai ne constitue pas la seule méthode d'identification utilisée, mais il sert de complément à d'autres techniques. [...] Marche à suivre. En tenant les fibres ou le petit échantillon de fil du bout des pinces, consigner les faits suivants : [les] observations visuelles de l'échantillon lorsqu'il est approché de la flamme [...]; [l']odeur des fibres qui brûlent; [et les] caractéristiques des cendres, y compris leur couleur et leur texture.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
CONT

Results of a round-robin study, held in conjunctions with the U.S. Mine Health and Safety Administration, indicate that the small-scale flame test can be applied to conveyor-belt testing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
CONT

Les résultats d'une étude inter-laboratoires menée en conjonction avec l'U.S. Mine Health and Safety Administration indiquent que l'essai de flamme à petite échelle peut être appliqué aux courroies de convoyeur.

Spanish

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