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Why water should not be used to put off fire caused by petrol?
It actually is used, but only to cool the burning structures. If you add water to a large oil or gas fire, it would carry the burning fuel around, since the fuel is lighter and will float on the water.
Why does petrol catch fire but not the water?
There are various ways to extinguish a petrol/gasoline/flammable liquid fire.Water is heavier than petrol and will just have the effect of spreading the fire, Petro-chem fires are nearly always extinguished with chemical foam which forms a blanket over the flames and cuts off the oxygen supply. The worst thing you can turn on a petrol fire is a hosepipe. But if you want to sell your Damaged extinguisher then halon.us is the best place for it.
What is sand pollution?
SAND POLLUTION is pollution of sand which is caused by chemicals ,garbage,polluted water,etc. if thrown in it.....
Is water heavier than petrol?
is petrol haver than water
What will happen if petrol is mixed with water and stirred?
nothing different will happen as petrol is a type of oil, the petrol will come on the top of water and water will get settled down.
How can I mix water into petrol?
It's not recommended for your vehicle, as it gives less for the engine to burn, as water is not flammable obviously. pour the water in to the petrol, or pour the petrol into the water. Shake, don't stir.
State the main constituents of petrol and their percent?
petrol and water
Does water float on petrol?
Yes - Oil is lighter than water. Petrol, or gasoline, floats on water because it is lighter that water.
How should you put out a petrol fire?
Every one may think that you have to use water and I think you have to too!
What is pH of petrol?
pH has NO VALUE in petrol, becuase it is immischible with water.
Can petrol and water mix?
No
What is the correct increasing order of evaporation of petrol alcohol kerosene water?
kerosine oil, water, alcohol, petrol...:)
