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Do you mean why is nitrogen not used as a fire extinguisher? Well, it SORT of is. Nitrogen gas can be used for blanketing a process, to exclude oxygen. But nitrogen is lightly lighter than air, and tends to float away easily. Carbon Dioxide, the most common fire extinguishing gas, is very heavy, and lays on top of the fire. Carbon Dioxide is much easier to keep liquid at room temperature- meaning an extinguisher will hold much more CO2 than N2.
What else can I help you with?
Does nitrogen stop magnesium from burning?
Yes, nitrogen can prevent magnesium from burning by displacing the oxygen needed for combustion. Nitrogen creates an inert environment that inhibits the oxidation of magnesium, thus preventing it from catching fire.
How can you stop your burning?
to stop oxygen for burning
What will a burning splint do in nitrogen?
It will go out. Nitrogen, which makes up 79% of the Earth's atmosphere, does not support combustion.
Why Nitrogen can reduce the burning?
cos it does not burn itself nor supports burning
Does burning fuels add nitrogen into the atmosphere?
no
Why does nitrogen not support burning?
Nitrogen molecule does not contain any unpaired electron in its molecular orbitals. Unpaired electron is needed to keep up the mechanism of burning.
HOW CARBON DIOXIDE AND NITROGEN MONOXIDE CAN BE FORMED IN A COMPLETE COMBUSTION ENGINE?
Carbon dioxide is the product of any burning of an organic material; nitrogen monoxide is produced indirect at the burning of organic materials containg nitrogen.
Will candle produce nitrogen when it's burning?
Will candle produce nitrogen when it's burning? The only substances produced are carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water. Under perfect circumstances. So called efficient burning.
In what gas does burning magnesium go out in?
Burning magnesium will go out in carbon dioxide gas.
What level do you stop burning trout?
At level 76 cooking you stop burning trout.
Will a balloon filled with nitrogen will explode if a burning match is touched to it?
No, a balloon filled with nitrogen will not explode when a burning match is touched to it. Nitrogen is an inert gas and does not support combustion, so the match will go out before it can ignite the balloon.
Do burning fuels add nitrogen to the atmosphere?
Yes, burning fuels such as gasoline and diesel can release nitrogen compounds into the atmosphere, contributing to air pollution and potentially leading to negative impacts like smog formation and acid rain.
