Aerosol systems are not only cost effective, but also suitable for use in extreme environmental conditions. The aerosol is electrically non-conductive and therefore does not interfere with electronic components during firefighting. Activation triggers a chemical reaction in the aerosol container, producing an aerosol containing nitrogen, water, and potassium.
The aerosol extinguishes the fire not by a smothering effect (oxygen depletion) or by cooling, but by inhibiting the chemical combustion reaction at the molecular level. In addition, the chain reaction that occurs during a fire is interrupted by the binding of free radicals. The oxygen in the ambient air is not removed.
The aerosol contains microparticles. These particles are suspended in an inert gas, in which the ratio between the exposed surface area and the reaction mass is extremely high. (This means that the amount of active material required for firefighting can be reduced to a minimum). The small particles remain suspended in the air for a long time, allowing them to penetrate the natural convection of the existing fire. This increases the efficiency of the extinguishing agent.
