Thermite Question?

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Can a regular person get some, and if so how much is it?

2007-09-17 15:38:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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You can mix your own; aluminium powder and Fe3O4 in the ratio 37 grams of Fe3O4 to 18 of aluminium, or approx. 2 to 1. It's quite hard to ignite. I start it off with burning magnesium ribbon.

2007-09-17 15:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, a regular person can get it.

How much what is it? Danger? A lot.

2007-09-17 22:43:07 · answer #2 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋