Thermite

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Music: Kevin MacLeod The term "Thermite" refers to the mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide used in this experiment. It is sold commercially and is used for such applications as railroad welding and incendiary bombs.

Rust and aluminum are combined and ignited with a magnesium ribbon. Molten iron is produced and lots of energy is released.

This demonstration produces heat at above 2800F or 1500C.

Fe2O3 + 2 Al --> Al2O3 + 2 Fe
Safety-This is an extremely DANGEROUS reaction and should only be done by trained professionals. Since YOU are not a trained professional DON"T try it.

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Trained pro
what if i learn easily?
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- Thats a good point
  Most youngsters are smart enough to combine these simple ingredients to make this but they do not have the maturity to realize it is not a smart thing to do.
  Bad video.
  Mr kent is not such a wise man at all.
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hmmm
This reaction looks liek the "molten" metal that was ouring out of tower 1 before it fell...hmmm
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