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Yes. Argon is chemically inert and is used in some fire extinguishers.
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Why does argon stop materials catching on fire?
Argon is inert and so a pure argon atmosphere does not allow chemical processes to continue.
Will argon catch fire?
No! It's a noble gas ... it does not react chemically with anything.
What puts out a fire?
Sand /water <><><> Anything that will cool the fire below kindling point, or exclude oxygen from the fire.
Can argon be stored with oxygen or acetylene?
Argon is an inert gas- it does not react with any other gasses. While fuel gasses (acetylene) and oxygen must be separated during storage due to the fire hazard, there IS no fire hazard from an inert gas. It may be stored with fuel gasses or with oxygen.
What does the chemical Ar stand for?
Ar is the chemical symbol for argon.
A slogan for argon?
-A bright idea -neon's boring brother -has the brawn to get the job done -Argon to lazy to react with anything -get gassed by argon, its noble -its the noblest of all gases
Why does argon stop materials catching on fire?
Argon is inert and so a pure argon atmosphere does not allow chemical processes to continue.
Who puts out fire?
firefighters
What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
Why is Fire Weak to Water?
Because Water puts fire out.
What chemical they used in Halotron fire extinguisher?
argon and tetrafluoromethane
Name the professional who puts off fire?
The professional fire man
What is in water that puts out fires?
oxygen molecule which is in water that puts out fire
What does a fire extinguisher put out is it fire or wind?
Extinguish means "put out", so a fire extinguisher puts out fire.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline or oil fire?
the kind that puts the freaking fire out
How do fire extinguisher valve works?
valve releases stufff inside. puts out fire.
Will argon catch fire?
No! It's a noble gas ... it does not react chemically with anything.
