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What type of fire extinguisher do you use for metals like magnesium?
Only a Class D fire extinguisher should be used on fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium. It will smother them by denying access to oxygen.
Which class of fire extinguisher is used for various flammable metals?
Class D Class D fire extinguishers are used for various types of flammable metals. A class D fire extinguisher can contain sodium chloride, graphite, or copper powder. A sodium chloride fire extinguisher would be used on metals containing magnesium, sodium, potassium, and sodium-potassium alloys. Copper and graphite fire extinguishers would be used for lithium and lithium alloy fires.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used to safely extinguish a Class D fire involving combustible metals, such as magnesium or titanium"?
A Class D fire involving combustible metals like magnesium or titanium should be extinguished using a specialized Class D fire extinguisher designed for metal fires.
Why should not use a chemical fire extinguisher on a metals fire?
Flammable metals often require special chemicals to extinguish, assuming there are any. So, in fact, you WOULD use a "chemical extinguisher", but probably not an ordinary dry chemical extinguisher.
What is a Class D fire extinguisher used for in fire safety measures?
A Class D fire extinguisher is used for fires involving combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, or sodium. It is designed to safely extinguish these types of fires to prevent them from spreading and causing further damage.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What can be used to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
What type of fire is extinguished with a 'Class D' fire extinguisher?
Combustible metals like aluminum or magnesium
What is class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires. A all purpose A, B, C extinguisher can also be used.
Is there a rating on a fire extinguisher?
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
On a fire extinguisher which symbol represents combustible metals or class D fuels?
Triangle
If only one of the three pictographs on a fire extinguisher is highlighted the fire extinguisher can be used on?
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
