Zinc carbonate hydroxide [ZnCO 3 · Zn(OH) 2 ] synthesized by means of the multiplebath method was deposited onto a cotton fabric, and its uniformity was ensured by means of squeeze rolls. Prolonged burning was observed on treated specimens: 200.5 sec for 20.20% of ZnCO 3 · Zn(OH) 2 added to 100 g of a dry fabric increased to 337.5 sec for a 45.39% addition. The ashes of the treated specimens were subjected to X-ray diffraction analysis, and the result was compared with data for zinc and zinc-oxide powders. The existence of zinc oxide was detected in the ashes, but no traces of the metallic zinc were discovered. Therefore, it can plausibly be assumed that a reduction-oxidation reaction occurs during the smoldering process.
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