Can someone explain how these chemicals stop fires? --
mike dill
I don't know the chemistry behind the compound. But I believe this chemical works by cutting off two major components of the combustion process. When the halon is released and decompressed, it cools the fire. Since the compound is inert and it replaces the air surrounding the fire, it suffocate the fire by cutting off the oxygen supply.
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