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Old 08-30-2004, 01:38 PM
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Flamability

Is NO2 flamable? reason i am asking is for a pumpkin launching contest and we are going to be using compressed air.
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Re: Flamability

Q: Is nitrous oxide flammable?
A: No. Nitrous Oxide by itself is non-flammable. However, the oxygen present in nitrous oxide causes combustion of fuel to take place more rapidly.


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Re: Flamability

It is an Oxidizer.
Fuel will burn in it's presence when ignited.
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