Teaching about Flame Retardants. A Joint Israeli-Dutch Project

• Wobbe de Vos ^[1] ; Miri Kesner ^[2]
  1. [1] Utrecht University

     Utrecht University

     Países Bajos

     
  2. [2] Weizmann Institute of Science

     Weizmann Institute of Science

     Israel

     
• Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 78, Nº 1, 2001, pág. 41
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Flame retardants make interesting chemistry and moreover, the chemistry is highly relevant from an everyday life point of view. This article reports on a joint Israeli-Dutch project aimed at teaching the production, properties, and applications of some bromine-containing flame retardants, including their environmental aspects, in secondary education. We provide information on the nature of flame retardants in general and the mechanisms of flame retardation. In addition, we offer a complete pedagogical presentation of the topic, including the use of video and some simple laboratory experiments, that was developed and successfully implemented in both countries.