How does FM-200 extinguish fire

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Accepted Answer

FM-200 extinguishes fire by removing heat and interrupting the chemical reaction.

FM-200 is a clean agent fire suppression system.
It works by releasing a colorless and odorless gas into the protected area.
The gas removes heat from the fire, lowering the temperature below the ignition point.
FM-200 also interrupts the chemical reaction of the fire, preventing it from spreading.
It does not leave any residue or damage to the protected area.
FM-200 is commonly used in data centers, server rooms, museums, and other sensitive areas.

Accepted Answer

Its technical name is 'heptafluoropropane' and it is a colourless, odourless halocarbon. FM200 extinguishes flames by removing the fire's free radicals, disrupting an element of the fire tetrahedron by effectively preventing the chemical reaction that allows a fire to burn.

How does FM-200 extinguish fire

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