What Type of Fire Extinguisher Should Be Used in a Car?
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For cars, it is recommended to use a dry powder fire extinguisher. Below is an introduction to dry powder fire extinguishers: 1. There are two types of dry powder: regular and ultra-fine, with the same principle but differing as the names suggest. When the dry powder is sprayed onto flames or combustible surfaces, the ammonium phosphate in it forms a crystalline coating. This substance undergoes a secondary reaction with the free radicals produced during combustion, which helps dilute oxygen, isolate air, and provide a cooling effect. 2. Nitrogen is the power source of dry powder fire extinguishers. Nitrogen is injected into the steel cylinder at a pressure higher than normal atmospheric pressure. When the nozzle is opened for use, the pressure is released, and the dry powder is expelled along with the nitrogen. Nitrogen does not support combustion and has a certain heat-absorbing effect. The temperature that engine pistons can withstand is only about 600 degrees Celsius, while gasoline burns at 1200 degrees. Part of this heat is converted into internal energy, and another portion is absorbed by the nitrogen in the air.