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Can flour be used to extinguish fires?
No, flour should not be used to extinguish fires as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to put out a fire.
Can flour effectively extinguish grease fires?
No, flour should not be used to extinguish grease fires as it can cause the fire to spread. It is recommended to use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to put out a grease fire.
Interesting info about argon?
1. Argon is the third most common gas in the atmosphere (0.90%), more common than carbon dioxide. 2. Argon makes a distinctive blue-green gas laser. 3. Argon is the best choice to extinguish fires when nearby equipment cannot be damaged.
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.
Can water vapour make fuel burn?
No, water vapor does not burn. In fact, water vapor is often used to extinguish fires by removing heat and lowering the temperature.
Can flour be used to extinguish fires?
No, flour should not be used to extinguish fires as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to put out a fire.
Can flour effectively extinguish grease fires?
No, flour should not be used to extinguish grease fires as it can cause the fire to spread. It is recommended to use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to put out a grease fire.
How does chemistry help firefighters?
Materials used by firefighter are chemical products.
Interesting info about argon?
1. Argon is the third most common gas in the atmosphere (0.90%), more common than carbon dioxide. 2. Argon makes a distinctive blue-green gas laser. 3. Argon is the best choice to extinguish fires when nearby equipment cannot be damaged.
What are 2 inert gases that can be used to extinguish fires?
I know that one is Co2, but I don't know the other one. Sorry.
Do you use CO2 to extinguish Liquid Fire?
The CO2 or the dry Chemicals can be used to extinguish Liquid Fire, though other extinguishes can be used like halogen extinguishers, BUT the halogen is doesn't help as much as it harms, because it causes a toxic gas, and there is Foam extinguishers they come handy too.
What class fires involve combustible metals such as sodium titanium and magnesium.?
Those are class D fires. They can be very hard to extinguish, and require that they be buried or a special extinguishing agent be used. Those fires are not affected by water.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of co2 fire extinguisher?
It can be safely used on electrical fires, it will extinguish burning liquids, and it leaves no residue behind.
What do you use to extinguish a smoking computer?
A 'dry powder' extinguisher. Water or foam extinguishers will destroy the circuits (and shouldn't be used on electrical fires).
What does argon gas do to a flame?
Argon gas cannot react with most substances, and can extinguish a flame if it displaces enough of the oxygen around the burning material. Argon is used as an inert gas in electric arc welding to prevent oxygen from reacting with the heated materials, such as aluminum and titanium.
How do firefighters use carbon dioxide?
It's used to extinguish fires because carbon dioxide supersedes the oxygen. Without oxygen, no fire can burn.
What does PFT means?
"Portable Fire Extinguisher" (PFE) is an acronym used in fire safety for a device designed to extinguish small fires.
