why carbon dioxide used for putting out fire
MouryaTurbo:
fire needs oxygen to be alive bro
so when CO2 is used it cuts the supply of oxygen
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Carbon dioxide, is a non supporter of combustion, which means it does not burn itself and doesn't let burn(a burning matchstick will extinguish in a CO2 atmosphere).
For this property, CO2 is widely used as a fire extinguisher. It covers the substance on which it is sprayed
For this property, CO2 is widely used as a fire extinguisher. It covers the substance on which it is sprayed
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1.Carbon dioxide covers the burning substance like a blanket and prevents oxygen supply.
2.It cools down when it comes out which helps in lowering the ignition temperature of burning material.
3.it does not harm material or substance.
2.It cools down when it comes out which helps in lowering the ignition temperature of burning material.
3.it does not harm material or substance.
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