For example, magnesium burns brighter immersed in carbon dioxide than it does in air. Blow a CO2 fire extinguisher at gently burning magnesium shavings, and the pile will suddenly burn much hotter ...

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguishers ... The P.A.S.S. technique outlines the basic steps to effectively use a fire extinguisher: Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, ...