Why does magnesium ribbon continues to burn in carbon dioxide though it is a fire extinguisher?
Because Magnesium, like other highly reactive metals, is much more easily oxidized than most fuels for fires.
The Magnesium can essentially "steal" oxygen from the carbon dioxide
CO2 + 2Mg --> 2MgO + C
Metal fire.
E.g. burning Magnesia, Lithium, Sodium, Copper, Aluminium;
Which type of fire extingisher can be used for a grease fire?
For kitchen use you want a Class K - cooking oils and fats - extinguisher.
What is the Fire of We Didn't Start the Fire?
"The Fire" refers to the frenzied state of the world, often blamed on the young people of the Baby Boom generation - the "we" of the title.
Can one bring a fire extinguisher at workplace?
There shouldn't be a problem with bringing a Fire Extenguisher TO work, considering it has been tested and will be the right type of extenguisher needed at the location.
Types of Extenguishers:
A: Paper, Wood, Combustables
B: Flammable Liquids (Gas, Grease, etc.)
C: Electrical Fires
D: Industrial fires with combustables
K: Kitchen Fires (involving combustable cooking materials)
(I got the types & uses from another answer Imade)
Also please check with employer first though before you do so.
A fire blanket or a non-flammable blanket can help stop a small fire from spreading because when you place then blanket over the fire it cuts off the oxygen to the fire. Cutting this part out of the fire triangle stops the fire from spreading and growing.
Fire triangle = Heat,
Fuel,
Oxygen.
What type of hardboard is masonite board?
Masonite board is a type of hardboard made using the Mason method. It is a type of medium wood fiberboard, but is harder and denser because it is made out of highly compressed wood fibers.
What steps should take for use a extinguisher for class fire A?
The steps to take for using an extinguisher for a Class A fire include pulling the pin, aiming low on the fire, squeezing the trigger, and sweeping from side to side across the fire.
What puts out a fire faster water or a fire extinguisher?
Trick question, if the fire extinguisher is full of water, such as a Class 2A.
However, a fire extinguisher is designed to put out a small fire quicker than anyone can respond with a hose and a water supply. Unfortunately, many fires react violently when water is applied to them, so a different type of fire extinguisher must be used.
What is the best way to clean the powder from a Class A B C fire extinguisher?
If you have a good vacuum cleaner just vac the excess amounts up, then use a damp cloth to get the rest. ABC power is nontoxic so a little bit on your hands or inhaled won't hurt you, I've recharged many thousands of them over the years and I'm still here
Can fire extinguishers pressurized release burns the skin?
Absolutely - most fire extinguishers are either chemical or CO2 based, and any one of them can burn the skin. CO2 kills fires by removing heat, and as such is extremely cold when it comes out of the nozzle - that's why you see ice crystals on it.
The only type that isn't much of a danger is the old water type that has a hose on it that you turn upside down - but it isn't pressurized.
In smackdown vs raw 08 for Xbox 360 how do you spray the fire extinguisher?
First of all to spray the extinguisher, you character must be hardcore. If he is, then you just get the fire extinguisher, walk up in front of your opponent, and click up on the right anolog stick. When you do this at first your player will hit the opponent over the head with the fire extinguisher, after that you will spray the fire extinguisher all over your opponent.
Who sells fire accents or fire features for pool construction?
Custom patio and barbeque stores will help you. Its basically like a small barbeque. We are putting in one by the pool on the raised bond beam with glass instead of rock. Can be retrofitted to existing pool if gas line can be run underground. Not sure if they sell propane units. Ours is natural gas.
How do you spite fire in fafu the ostige?
It seems like there might be a misunderstanding or typo in your question regarding "spite fire in fafu the ostige." If you could clarify or provide more context about what you're referring to, I'd be happy to help!
What is the blue fire extinguisher for?
The blue extinguisher has a dry powder content.
It's most suitable for use on fire from, wood, paper, fabrics,ETC.
Please see the related link below for the uses of all the coloured extinguishers.