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Wool does not burn. It only smoulders. That's why woollen clothes are safer than cotton or synthetic - they are not as flammable.
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What properties does sheep wool have?
Sheep's wool is unique for its lanolin, the soft, waxy substance taken from the wool and used as a softening agent and in ointments.Sheep's wool is also fire-resistent. Unlike cotton and other fibres which burn readily, wool will only smoulder, and not catch fire easily.
What can you do to iron wool to physically change it?
You could iron wool with a hot-enough iron to set it on fire.
What happens when steel-wool burns?
it catches fire
What are the results of steel wool an a battery?
Putting steel wool on a battery connects the two terminals of the battery, causing electrons to flow through the steel wool. This makes sparks fly out of the steel wool, which heats up rather quickly. it is one way to start a fire as the steel wool will get red hot and burn you or start a fire
Is Glass wool a fire retardant?
yes,its fire retardant and sound proof material also
What do you mean by the resistance to fire property of the wool?
One of the properties of wool is that it does not burn easily.When subjected to flames, it will smoulder instead.
Is wool a heat conductor or insulator?
wool is a insulator
How many Celsius degrees needed to make a fire with wool?
100
What do sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid do to steel wool?
catches on fire
Which material for heart rugs is the most resistant to catching fire; wool, fiberglass, or nylon?
Wool: Wool is one of the best natural fiber materials used for making heart rugs.
What kinds of mattress pads are made without fire retardants?
Wool-based mattress pads do not have fire-retardant.
How do you makes an electric circuit?
all you will need is a 9v battery and cotton wool. just rub the battery on the cotton wool and it will start a fire.
