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What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
What do fire extinguishers have inside?
A cold smoke. A really cold chemical.
How does fire get extinguished through a dry chemical used in fire extinguishers?
It suffoctaes the fire by depriving the fire of air which it needs to burn.
What are the contents of a multipurpose fire extinguisher?
Multi-purpose fire extinguishers, like ABC, are typically dry chemical.
Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers are effective on all classes except?
D and K fire
What are dry chemical fire extinguishers to do?
They form a barrier on the surface of the burning substance - which melts to form an airtight layer - starving the fire of oxygen. Smother the fire
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
I know fire extinguishers don't use water, but what is inside a fire extinguisher?
Some fire extinguishers use dry chemicals and some use a foam to extinguish flames. Some fire extinguishers actually still use water, but they're only for use on smaller fires. Others use a dry chemical, mostly sodium bicarbonate, or Carbon Dioxide.
Do all boats need fire extinguishers?
No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.
What are 10 examples of chemical changes?
Fire extinguishers fire fireworks cooking electrocution decomposing photosynthesis cellular respiration contamination creating salt
What are fire extinguishers best used for?
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
What is the white stuff that is in fire extinguishers?
The white stuff in fire extinguishers is typically a chemical called dry chemical powder or monoammonium phosphate. This powder is a fire suppression agent that is effective for extinguishing different types of fires, such as those involving flammable liquids, gases, and electrical equipment. When released, the powder smothers the fire and helps to cool the fuel, preventing it from reigniting.
