N2O Tech Discussion for the use of Nitrous Oxide

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Old Aug 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.
Old Aug 30, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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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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Old Aug 31, 2004 | 05:29 AM
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Re: Flamability

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