Name the chemical used in fire extinguisher

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Name the chemical used in fire extinguisher

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The most common chemical is Sodium Bicarbonate used in the fire extinguisher, But today, Potassium Bicarbonate is widely used in fire extinguishers due to its effectiveness as compared to Sodium Bicarbonate.

Ben Sharpe answered Aug 13, 2023

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