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Fire or furnace sand is generally coarser than the sand used in metal molding. It is used in building floors for acid open-hearth furnaces and in lining the cupolas and ladles that contain molten metal in the foundry industries.
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What is fire sand used for
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Why sand is used to put off the fire?
Sand forms a barrier between the fuel (whatever is on fire) and oxygen from the air.
How does sand on a fire put it out?
Combustion requires heat, oxygen, and fuel. When sand is thrown on the fire it smothers the flames. (Removal of oxygen)
Is it safe to put candles in a tray of sand?
It is safe since sand cannot catch on fire.
Is glass made partly of sand?
Yes. People make glass by applying fire to sand.
Why should sand be poured to put out fire?
Sand is heavy enough to push out all the air from the burning material. If a fire is starved of oxygen - it cannot burn.
How do you make glass in Doodle God?
fire and sand
How do you create sand in Doodle God 2?
rock + water= sand
How do you make sand in Doodle God?
sand + fire
How do you remove fuel from fire?
we use a fire extinguisher ,fire blanket ,sand
What would happen if fire hit sand?
the fire will go out.
Does sand help put out fire fire?
Starves it of oxygen
How do you put out an magnesium fire?
you throw dry sand on it
Why sand is used to put off the fire?
Sand forms a barrier between the fuel (whatever is on fire) and oxygen from the air.
How extinguish Mg fire?
sand
What do you get when you mix fire and sand?
glass
What type of fire would you use fire sand on?
an oven or small kitchen fire
How does sand on a fire put it out?
Combustion requires heat, oxygen, and fuel. When sand is thrown on the fire it smothers the flames. (Removal of oxygen)
