Influence of nanoclay on the fire resistance properties of epoxy-based intumescent retardant coatings for steel plate

In this study, the effect of nanoclay content on the fire resistance performances of intumescent coatings using ammonium polyphosphate (APP), pentaerythritol (PER), and melamine (MEL) is investigated. The epoxy and nanoclay-based intumescent coatings were developed to serve as coatings for steel substrates.