Maker Faire Bay Area 2010
Amazing Thermite Reaction Topic(s): Science

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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.

Web site: http://www.amazingrust.com/

Video URL: http://www.amazingrust.com/Experiments/how_to/Thermite_pics-videos.html

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About the Maker(s)

Jeffrey Schwartz
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/.
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