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Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.

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Is nitrogen fire extinguisher?

Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.


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Usually CO2. Hydrogen and oxygen are fuels for fire. Nitrogen would work but is not usually used as it is too light.


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Can you refill fire extinguishers?

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