Has anyone ever tried to put out burning magnesium with a CO2 extinguisher?? If so, did you live?
2006-07-09 12:13:47 · 9 answers · asked by Albert F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Nope!
2006-07-09 12:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but there are a few statements that need to be made.
1. Magnesium burns very fast and will burn out on its own without you needing to put it out. Let it burn out.
2. Use the fire extinguisher to prevent the fire from spreading.
3. If you do try to put it out, do NOT spray directly on the magnesium... you will spread the flames rather than put them out.
Best of Luck
2006-07-09 21:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, burning magnesium is dangerous but spectacular. I would suggest using small pieces of it for demos. A classmate once burned some left over shavings from shop class and nearly burned down a telephone pole. MIT students put a large piece into the Welleslet bon fire and scared everyone.
2006-07-09 19:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you not aware of a Class D fire extinguisher?
2006-07-10 13:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by gtoacp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've started a magnesium fire that requires extinguishing, you have terrible decision making skills.
2006-07-09 19:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to live. You might have full-body burns, but you'll live. For the heck of it, I'll say yes, I have. And it hurts. Don't try it at home. Or anywhere.
2006-07-09 19:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by gui1tysp4rk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not trying to be mean but if they answer your question and they did that, then don't you think they lived?!?!
2006-07-09 19:16:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why could you dare ask that you know everybody gone say no
2006-07-09 19:16:15 · answer #8 · answered by dance_da_star 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-09 19:22:05 · answer #9 · answered by Badi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋