Question

Why is aluminium hydroxide i.e Al(OH)3 used as foaming agent in fire extinguisher? PLS MAKE IT FAST!

Answer 1

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Aluminium hydroxide has the virtue to stabilize the foam which covers the fire . When we heat aluminium oxide , it releases water vapour in the process , this reaction absorbs the heat and cool the material . The residue of alumina forms a protective layer on the material's surface which extinguishes the fire .

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Alumminium hydrxide has the virtue to stabilize the foam which covers the fire. When we heat aluminium oxide it releases the vapour in the processes.

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