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Oxygen is very flammable. Whether or not particular types of equipment would explode depends on the equipment and how near the flame is. Always read all cautionary literature with any specialized equipment.

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What is the flame proof equipment?

Flame-proof equipment is designed to prevent the ignition of explosive gases or vapors present in the surrounding environment. It is commonly used in industries where there is a risk of flammable gases being present, such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and mining operations. Flame-proof equipment is constructed to contain any potential explosion within the device itself, minimizing the risk of a larger explosion.


Why does the flame of a candle die when you cut off air supply?

The flame of a candle requires oxygen to continue burning. When you cut off the air supply, the flame is deprived of oxygen which is essential for the combustion process. Without oxygen, the flame cannot sustain itself and eventually dies out.


When is the flame extinguished?

This occurs only when the flame is robbed of oxygen.


When the carbon dioxide gas was poured over the flame why was the flame extinguished?

Carbon dioxide is a heavy gas that displaces oxygen, which is necessary for a flame to burn. By pouring carbon dioxide over the flame, the oxygen around the flame is depleted, causing the flame to be extinguished.


Why does a flame not get extinguished when a wire gauze was placed on top of it in a candle observation chemistry lab?

A flame is not extinguished when a wire gauze is placed on top of it because the flame is still exposed to oxygen. The gauze has holes, through which oxygen can flow. Additionally, oxygen can reach the flame from under the gauze. Consequently, the flame is not extinguished.

Related Questions

What element is explosive in balloons?

Hydrogen is the element commonly used in balloons that can be explosive when mixed with oxygen in the presence of a spark or flame.


Is hydrogen flame able?

Yes. Explosive when mixed with oxygen or fluorine and even chlorine gas. Hydrogen is flammable. It burns in air or oxygen.


What element is an explosive gas?

Hydrogen is an explosive gas that can react violently with oxygen in the presence of a spark or flame, forming water and releasing energy in the process.


Can you safely carry oxygen in car trunk?

For the TEMPORARY transport of portable medical oxygen containers it is permitted. However (in the US) bottled Oxygen is considered an explosive danger (oxygen itself is not explosive but exposed to flame the rapid accelerant nature of oxygen is an explosive reaction). It would be foohardy at best and reckless at worst to make this a regular practice.


How can hydrogen and oxygen be made to combine chemically to form water?

Any flame or electric spark will trigger this explosive reaction!


How explosive is diesel?

you can put out a flame in it no problem


How does a flame of the the forest dispersed?

explosive machanism


What is the flame proof equipment?

Flame-proof equipment is designed to prevent the ignition of explosive gases or vapors present in the surrounding environment. It is commonly used in industries where there is a risk of flammable gases being present, such as oil refineries, chemical plants, and mining operations. Flame-proof equipment is constructed to contain any potential explosion within the device itself, minimizing the risk of a larger explosion.


How does flame of forest dispersed by?

By explosive action/explosion.


What color does sulfur turn a flame with oxygen?

Sulfur burns with a blue flame when it reacts with oxygen.


What is the method of dispersal if flame of the forest?

By splitting/explosive method.


What is a secondary high explosive?

One that will not reliably detonate from heat/flame, but requires the energy of a donor explosive to detonate.