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What type of fire would you use a powder fire extinguisher for?
There is no liquid powder extinguisher on the market.
What is the best type of fire extinguisher or fire agent that can be applied to all classes of fire?
red = water and is used for wood paper textiles and solid material fires. DO not use on liquid elictrical or metal fires. blue = powder and is used for liquid and electrical fires. DO not use on metal fires. yellow = foam and is used for liquid fires. DO not use on electrical or metal fires black = carbon dioxide (CO) and is used for liquid and electrical fires DO not use on metal fires. halon can be used on all fires as well as dry chemical
What type of fire is a dry powder extinguisher used for?
liquid and electrical fires.
What is the best way to put out a magnesium fire?
The special powder extinguishers are designed specifically to fight combustible metal fires (class D), such as sodium, lithium, magnesium and aluminum when in the form of swarf or powder. The extinguishers are equipped with a special very low velocity applicator to ensure the fire fighting powder is applied efficiently and effectively to burning metal and prevent burning swarf from spreading. The L2 version contains powder formulated for extinguishing all metal fires including lithium.* Unique lance applicator designed to allow the powder to fall evenly over the fire* Colour coded area for easy identification* Highly effective against metal fires. Which include lithium, sodium, magnesium and aluminum when in the form of powder or swarf* L2 contains powder suitable for fires involving lithium* M28 does not cover lithium fire risks* Unique hose swivel joint for easy directional controlLithium L2 Powder Extinguisher - 9kg capacityM28 Powder Extinguisher - 9kg capacity
Class D fire extinguishers may be used on all fires.?
False class D which i think is dry powder can only be used on electrical fires.
How can one create metal powder?
To create metal powder, one can use a process called atomization, where molten metal is sprayed into a gas to form tiny droplets that solidify into powder. Another method is mechanical milling, where metal is crushed and ground into fine particles. Both methods result in metal powder that can be used in various applications such as 3D printing and manufacturing.
What is phosphourus used for?
it is used for fires, fertilizer, water treatment, metal treating and much more household items.
What class fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires such as desktop pcs?
Carbon Dioxide(CO2) or Dry Powder.
How fires involving metals are dealt with?
Metallic substances which can cause fires are alkali metals such as Sodium or sometimes alkaline earth metals like Magnesium. Water is not to be used under these circumstances because it will combine with the metal and form Hydrogen gas, which is very inflammable. These fires are best extinguished with sand, CO2 or bicarbonate based extinguishers.
What is a class d fire extinguisher for?
A class D fire extinguisher is used for fighting class D fires. Class D fires are metal fires involving magnesium, potassium, sodium and sodium-potassium alloys. The class D extinguishers are mostly used in the aircraft industry, auto body shops and factories working with metal.
What is a rifle ball?
a ball of metal used as a projectile in black powder, muzzle loaders
Is it safe to microwave a metal bowl?
No, it is not safe to microwave a metal bowl as it can cause sparks, fires, and damage to the microwave. Metal should not be used in the microwave as it can create a dangerous situation.
