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What metal is used with iron in therm-it process?

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Iron oxide (rust) plus aluminum when ignited produces aluminum oxide plus molten iron.

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"Thermite" is produced by mixing iron and aluminum. DO NOT try this at home! The reaction cannot be stopped once it begins and is hot enough to melt through a car's engine block.

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