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No, magnesium cannot catch fire in cold water. It reacts only slowly. And only briefly, too, as a film of magnesium hydroxide forms creating a barrier to further reaction.
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Would a transformer catch a fire if were cold outside?
no it will not.
What temperature will make things catch on fire?
When objects get hot enough they can catch on fire. Different objects will require different degrees of heat, and oxygen must be present to support a fire.
Why does spraying water on fire take it out?
The fire triangle is fuel (something that will burn), oxygen and heat. If you take away any of the three the fire will go out. Water reduces the temperature and causes the fire to die out. A note here: Water is used on class "A" fires only. A class "A" fire is anything that will leave an ash when burned such as paper, wood or cloth. If you were to try to use water on a class "B" fire (a liquid fuel fire) the water will cause the liquid to spread out rather than cool it and make the fire worse. A class"C" fire is anything electrical and while water may put the fire out you run the risk of electrocution if you use water. There is also a class "D" type of fire that includes metals such as magnesium that will burn. If you put water on burning magnesium such as an airplane wheel the magnesium may explode.
Why does Hot water extinguishes fire more effectively than cold water?
Hot Water extinguishes more effectively than cold water as it has a higher specific heat capacity than cold water.
What can you make with magnesium?
The indicators of the Bugatti Veyron car have magnesium in them but other than that I don't really know.
Does zinc easily catch on fire?
No it does't magnesium does
Why is magnesium not used to make cars?
Because it carn't Because Magnesium can catch fire at a low temperature
Can the metal Magnesium easily react with water at room temperature?
Magnesium does react with water at room temperature. It does however not catch fire as such. It is a "slow" reaction and does not self-ignite. It forms Magnesium Oxide and Hydrogen when it reacts with water. Larger (not that large) quantities of Magnesium on fire will not be put out by being submerged in water. Water can however put it out if one sprays it with water at high enough force. This will cool down the metal and it will not longer be able to sustain the fire. It will burn in an atmosphere of pure nitrogen unlike almost any other fires. Easiest way to put out a Magnesium fire is to cover it with sand or salt.
Would a transformer catch a fire if were cold outside?
no it will not.
What doesn't catch on fire?
Water
How do dry leafs catch on fire fast?
Ok well dry leaves catch on fire fast because they contain no water and water repells against fire
Is magnesium dangerous?
Magnesium is flammable. It burns very hot and bright and cannot be put out with water or a normal fire extinguisher.
What happens when you put oil on water?
It will catch fire
Why is magnesium alloys better to make a car with than magnesium?
Usually, Alloys have better properties - like strength-to -weight ratio - than the parent metals. Pure Magnesium is also a bit nasty to use and work with as it can Catch fire.
What is the antonym of hydro?
fire
Why does burning magnesium explode when extinguished with water?
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What are some things that dont catch on fire?
metal and water
