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Question regarding a thermite

SM2 - 12-11-2012 at 08:07

been looking around. Any termite which is self igniting (maybe through an initial slow reaction or drying). Thanks.

Oscilllator - 13-11-2012 at 01:28

thermites are usually pretty hard to set off, although a sparkler almost always does the job.
Also, since when did you dry out thermites? If your using aluminium powder as a fuel, the water may well create an oxidised layer on the aluminium powder which will make the thermite harder, not easier, to detonate.

You may be able to add something to thermite that will increase its sensitivity, though.