| Location: South Lot SL23 |
Thermite is a mixture of iron oxide and aluminum powders. When ignited, thermite reacts extremely exothermically to produce molten iron metal and aluminum oxide at over 3000 °F. The procedure of making thermite as well as the chemistry behind the reaction will be explained, followed by a large-scale thermite demonstration.
Jeffrey Schwartz is a physics PhD student at the University of California, Los Angeles, researching topics related to nanotechnology. Outside of his research, Jeffrey uses "do-it-yourself" science experiments to engage and educate the public through in-person demonstrations and his website, http://amazingrust.com/.
