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While nitrogen is an inert gas and capable of putting fire out it is very impractical to use as a fire suppression agent. All products used in portable fire extinguishers can be seen when discharged either as a liquid or a powder so you can see where it is going. All of these products are also heavier than air so they will always tend to sink downward towards the base of the flames (at least for a short while). Nitrogen cannot be seen and is not heavier than air making it a very poor choice.

please answer that can nitrogen is used as a fire extinguishing element, or tell me another elements for this purpose please answer that can nitrogen is used as a fire extinguishing element, or tell me another elements for this purpose

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