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What chemical does oxygen and phosphorus make?

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How do you extinguish white phosphorus?

White phosphorus can be extinguished by smothering it with a non-flammable material such as sand, covering it with water, or using a Class D fire extinguisher specially designed to handle chemical fires. It's important to handle white phosphorus with care as it can reignite if not completely extinguished.


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Why does yellow phosphorus catch fire on its own?

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What is the classification of an electrical fire?

An electrical fire is a class 'C' fire. In addition, Class 'A' is combustibles that leave an ash. (Paper, etc.) Class 'B' is flammable liquids. Class 'C' is electrical. Class 'D' is a metal fire.


What class of fire uses a pw fire extinguisher?

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Class c fire extinguisher is used for?

A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.


Why is class c is for putting out electrical fires?

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