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It is called the thermite reaction, and it's expressed this way: Fe2O3 + 2Al -> 2Fe + Al2O3 + Heat A link can be found below. It's to the Wikipedia post, and you'll get more information there.

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Q: What is the reaction between aluminum and ironIII oxide that can generate temperatures approaching 30000 degrees C and is used in welding metals?
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