Question

Use of Co2 in fire extinguisher... explain it

Answer 1

Answer:

co2 is used in fire extinguisher for various reasons but the main reason is that the carbon dioxide gas displaces the oxygen that's necessary to maintain combustion.it means that it cuts of the supply of oxygen which is required for combustion and also it has cooling effect when it is released under high pressure.other uses of carbon dioxide in fire extinguisher is

i) it does not conduct electricity thus making it an ideal fire suppressant for use in electrical instruments like computers,etc

ii) it does not creat any toxic or other by products when used to suppress a fire.