Class D fires involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, and sodium, which require specialized extinguishing agents like dry powder to effectively suppress. These fires are particularly dangerous due to the high temperatures and potential for violent reactions when exposed to water or conventional extinguishing agents.

Class D Fires

Combustible Metals

Magnesium

Titanium is a shiny metal that is very strong and doesn't get rusty. It's used in things like airplanes and bicycles because it is light and tough.

Titanium

Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal that plays a crucial role in biological processes and industrial applications. It is essential for maintaining fluid balance and nerve transmission in the human body, but excessive intake can lead to health issues such as hypertension.

Sodium

Specialized extinguishing agents

Dry powder

High Temperatures

Violent reactions

Water is a vital molecule composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, essential for all known forms of life. It exists in three states—liquid, solid, and gas—and plays a crucial role in Earth's climate, biological processes, and as a solvent in chemical reactions.

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