Question

) Which gas is released in the fire extinguisher? Write a property and a use of these types of extinguishers.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Extinguishers

CO2 extinguishers are mainly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main fire extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms. They also put out Class B fires. CO2 extinguishers suffocate fires by displacing the oxygen the fire needs to burn.

Answer 2

Answer:-

Carbon dioxide Extinguishers (CO2) gas is released in the fire extinguisher.

Property of Carbon dioxide in fire extinguisher:-

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 a cooling effect when it is released under high pressure.

Other uses of carbon dioxide in fire extinguishers are:-

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

2) It does not create any toxic or other by products when used to suppress a fire.

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