Thread: What happens when you put wet scrap metal in a furnace?
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Old 12-03-2019, 5:45pm   #8
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Magnesium is an alkali metal and the only way to extinguish is with a "special Class D fire extinguisher" or dry sand. The Class D extinguisher or sand will act as a smothering agent on the metal fire.

Most fire extinguishers are Class A-B-C.
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