Table 7 Comparison of yields of CO and HCN for a series of tests (Babrauskas et al. 1991a)
Test method | Test conditions | CO Yield/mg g−1 | HCN Yield/mg g−1 |
|---|---|---|---|
NBS Cup Furnace Method | 550 °C | 180–210 | 16–20 |
SwRI/NIST Method | 50 kW m−2 | 80–120 | 1.9–4.4 |
Cone Calorimeter Method | Range for 35–75 kW m−2 | 42–80 | 4–5 |
Furniture Calorimeter | 330 × 330 × 254 mm crib, 1.0 kg | 80 | N/a |
Three-compartment Room Test | See description in text | 100–140 | 5–11 |