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Thermite is a mixture of powdered aluminum and iron(III) oxide. The thermite reaction is:
2Al (s) + Fe2O3 (s) → Al2O3 (s) + 2Fe (s)
This reaction is so incredibly exothermic that you should only be making it if you are a professor, a Mythbuster, or a steel worker.
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∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoThermit is an incendiary powder made of aluminum and an oxide of a metal such as iron. How is it made? Since it would be illegal and incredibly dangerous to make, the formula is not something Wiki would be eager to make public.
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What is the thermit reaction and how is it used to end broken railway lines?
No, she is 13 years old. Her birthday is August 25,1998.
What is the ratio of Feric oxide and alumina in thermit reaction?
Fe2O3 + 2Al --> Al2O3 + 2Fe molar ratio = 1:2
Why does ice explode when you pour thermite on it?
the reason it exsplodes is the energy from the thermit causes the hygrogen to separate from the oxygen and since hydrogen is explosive boom!
Can Thermit melt glass?
There are several different thermites- aluminum and iron oxide being the most common. It reaches a temperature of about 2500 degrees Celsius, and glass melts at 1723 C.
What chemicals are in a thermit reaction?
The thermite reaction usually has two reactants: Iron III oxide (Fe2O3, rust) and aluminum. Both reactants are in powdered form. The reaction equation is: Fe2O3 + 2Al --> Al2O3 + 2Fe The products are aluminum oxide (corundum) and molten iron.
How thermit welding works?
thermit welding works with, propane and oxygen. and we need also a welding kits with one shot crucible ,portion and a luting mad.
Why you uses thermit welding for joining railway tracks?
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What is thermit process?
Thermite process is a procedure of welding using an exothermic reaction to produce a high temperature.
What is the thermit reaction and how is it used to end broken railway lines?
No, she is 13 years old. Her birthday is August 25,1998.
What is the ratio of Feric oxide and alumina in thermit reaction?
Fe2O3 + 2Al --> Al2O3 + 2Fe molar ratio = 1:2
What are the reactants of thermit process?
Most thermite reactions use Fe2O3 (iron(III) oxide, aka rust) and aluminium powder.
Why does ice explode when you pour thermite on it?
the reason it exsplodes is the energy from the thermit causes the hygrogen to separate from the oxygen and since hydrogen is explosive boom!
Why is the thermit reaction used on railway lines?
Because it forms a strong bond right through the entire railway line - ordinary welding is only useful at surface level.
Can Thermit melt glass?
There are several different thermites- aluminum and iron oxide being the most common. It reaches a temperature of about 2500 degrees Celsius, and glass melts at 1723 C.
Are oxides used in industry?
Aluminum Oxide is a common grinding and polishing compound. Iron Oxide is used in Thermit welding. Zinc Oxide is used to shield us from sun burns. Many various oxides are used in light bulbs and carthode ray tubes. Plenty of pigments are made from metal oxides. Aluminum Oxide is a common grinding and polishing compound. Iron Oxide is used in Thermit welding. Zinc Oxide is used to shield us from sun burns. Many various oxides are used in light bulbs and carthode ray tubes. Plenty of pigments are made from metal oxides.
What is a thermit reaction?
Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition of a metal powder and a metal oxide, which produces an aluminothermic reaction known as a thermite reaction. It is not explosive, but can create short bursts of extremely high temperatures focused on a very small area for a short period of time.
What chemicals are in a thermit reaction?
The thermite reaction usually has two reactants: Iron III oxide (Fe2O3, rust) and aluminum. Both reactants are in powdered form. The reaction equation is: Fe2O3 + 2Al --> Al2O3 + 2Fe The products are aluminum oxide (corundum) and molten iron.
