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Material Suggestions

Material Suggestions

Material Suggestions

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I would like to get some suggestions on a material for a container for transport.  I am no materials engineer, so some input would be greatly appreciated.  The material doesn't necessarily have to be a metal, it could be a composite, plastic, polymer or other.  The main spec is that it has to withstand a fire penetration test of 1,700°F for 5 minutes.  I am looking for a good insulator that would keep the contents cool as well.  Any suggestions?

RE: Material Suggestions

What type of transport, over the road or by sea or air? There are Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for containers in the US. Check the code of Federal Regulations for transport tanks.

RE: Material Suggestions

Often fire resistant containers are made with a metal core and a thermoset resin case.  There are resins that have been designed to char and thereby insulate the contents.
There are standard fire resistant desings out there.

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