Nitrogen is not a supporter of combustion. Then why isn't it used in fire extinguishers????

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Nitrogen is not a supporter of combustion so it is widely used in fire extinguishers.

Normal Dry chemical extinguisher uses Nitrogen as the propellant.

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Nitrogen is not a supporter of combustion. Then why isn't it used in fire extinguishers????

Nitrogen is not a supporter of combustion so it is widely used in fire extinguishers. Normal Dry chemical extinguisher uses Nitrogen as the propellant.

Nitrogen is not a supporter of combustion so it is widely used in fire extinguishers.

Normal Dry chemical extinguisher uses Nitrogen as the propellant.