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Water, in general, isn't specific enough. Hot water definitely won't help. It's low temperature, high thermal capacity / high latent heat of vaporization exting
by doggodaddo78 6y ago
Water, in general, isn't specific enough. Hot water definitely won't help. It's low temperature, high thermal capacity / high latent heat of vaporization extinguishants that are best. The FAA has a whole protocol and training materials on how to put out Li-ion fires.
- davidgould 6y agoI’ve never seen a hot water fire truck. Are they common in your area? eta: Even hot water still has a high latent heat of vaporization.
- doggodaddo78 6y agoLol. It's chilled water/ice water vs. ambient because water doesn't stop NMC fires directly.
- dragonwriter 6y agoThe latent heat of vaporization of water is so high that the temperature of liquid water can’t possibly make a big difference (specific heat is 4.18kJ/kg/K, latent heat of vaporization 2,260kJ/kg.)
- doggodaddo78 6y agoI meant LHO fusion. HNing too tired.