Why is carbon iv oxide used in fire extinguishers

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Scott Koland · Answer 1 · 2021-08-25T09:38:20+0000

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Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.

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