Thermite

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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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can i do this?
if im a trained professional?
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BAD
Termite burns with a very very very high temperature.
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Cad Weld
This reminds me of a type of ready to use welding tool called Cadweld that is mostly used to fuse electrical wires. It is ignited with a striker or electronic sparking instrument.
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The Way I Learnt to Ignite Thermite
I learnt to ignite thermite with potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and glycerin.
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Thermite...
I've been wanting to play with this stuff for some time now, but all my attempts to make it have been unsuccessful. Finally I found a website that sells it ready made and cheap, along with an igniter compound so you don't have to rely on that "iffy" magnesium ribbon!
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- i dont know if your talking about this
  but "unitednuclear" is a great site too. google it.
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- yup...
  you got it! fantastic site.
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