Transferring Halon: How to Safely Transfer Halon Gas Without Any Leaks

🔥Halon gas has a density 5.7 times that of air, making it perfect for fire suppression.

💨Halon gas is effective because it displaces oxygen and absorbs heat, preventing the fire from spreading.

🎈A balloon filled with sulfur hexafluoride in an atmosphere of bromo chloro fluoro methane would float, just like a balloon filled with helium in an atmosphere of air.

🧪Halon gas is a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, so it should be handled with care.

💡Transferring Halon gas requires vacuuming out all air from the receiving container, connecting the two containers with a suitable adapter, and carefully transferring the gas.

What is the density of Halon gas compared to air?

—Halon gas has a density 5.7 times that of air.

How does Halon gas extinguish fires?

—Halon gas displaces oxygen and absorbs heat, preventing the fire from spreading.

Can a balloon filled with sulfur hexafluoride float in an atmosphere of bromo chloro fluoro methane?

—Yes, a balloon filled with sulfur hexafluoride would float, just like a balloon filled with helium in an atmosphere of air.

What are the environmental concerns associated with Halon gas?

—Halon gas is a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance.

How do you transfer Halon gas safely?

—To transfer Halon gas safely, vacuum out all air from the receiving container, connect the containers with a suitable adapter, and carefully transfer the gas.

00:13Cody has an old Halon fire extinguisher that he wants to transfer into a different container.

01:19Cody explains that fire extinguishers often leak once the seal is broken, especially with Halon gas.

06:09Cody uses a vacuum pump to remove all air from the receiving container before transferring the Halon gas.

06:47Cody connects the Halon fire extinguisher to the receiving container using a fitting and copper pipe.

09:55After transferring the Halon gas, Cody demonstrates its properties, including its high density and effectiveness in extinguishing flames.