This study examines the behavior of twenty-two different protective fabrics, including aluminized and nonaluminized fabrics, in resisting heat transfer and thermal disintegration on impact with molten iron. Maximum heat transferred through the fabrics is measured, and damage is evaluated in a controlled splash test. The ability of these fabrics to resist molten iron is correlated with fabric properties, including thickness and weight, air permeability, and the flammability characteris tics.
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