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What is a delta class fire?

Delta Class fires are combustible metal fires, such as fires resulting from metals like magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, or titanium igniting. They usually occur on Naval craft, which have pyrotechnic smoke or flares that often contain phosphorus and magnesium. Delta Class fires on land are rare and are usually not handled by civilian fire fighters. In addition, most of the pyrotechnics have their own oxidizers and so do not require oxygen to remain burning, making them difficult to put out. Putting them out with water is a very bad idea as the water will react with the burning metal and create hydrogen gas, which will either burn or explode, however the area around the metal should be cooled with water to keep nearby combustibles from igniting. These fires can burn at up to 4500 degrees Fahrenheit and should not be looked at directly as they could damage your eyesight. Interestingly, the disaster as Chernobyl may have been caused by a Delta Class fire, though we will never know for sure.


Why is putting a thermometer bulb in a flame a bad idea?

It is a very good idea for the thermometer manufacturer, but it is a very bad idea for you because the thermometer bulb may blow out and release the dangerous mercury stored inside.


Is smoke an emulsion?

no idea! i was just about to ask the SAME question. :( too bad.


Why does the washer smell like bad water?

it smells bad because it has gotten humidey because of the old water and it begans to smell like roten water 1 answer 1 answer


Why does distilled water taste so bad?

Distilled water contains only hydrogen and oxygen molecules and it doesnt contain any of the minerals that normal water contains. Normal water contains minerals such as calcium and iron. It probably tastes so bad because the minerals have been taken out of it. I hope this helped :)

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Not if you don't mind the dent in your garage door.


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The salt which is present in sea water will kill most crops.


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Because Beer was a bad Idea


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The opposite of a good idea would be a bad idea. Depending on how bad you could also say terrible idea.


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less food (crops fail) area becomes susceptible to wild fires (if vegetation is present) lack of drinking water.


How do fires put out fires?

no no no no no u dont do that u crazy people u could do something bad doing that


Why is it a bad idea to put electrical devices near tap water?

because if the devices touch the water then it can ruin the electronic and it can shock you.


What is a bad idea?

an idea that is not good it is bad you shouldn't do it no matter what