Noun
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thermite (countable and uncountable, plural thermites)
(chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices.
An explosion can occur and send a spray of copper drops to considerable distance. citation Copper(I) thermite has industrial uses in e.g. welding of thick copper conductors (" cadwelding "). Source: Internet
Because standard iron-thermite is difficult to ignite, burns with practically no flame and has a small radius of action, standard thermite is rarely used on its own as an incendiary composition. Source: Internet
Examples An exothermic thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide. Source: Internet
If, for some reason, thermite is contaminated with organics, hydrated oxides and other compounds able to produce gases upon heating or reaction with thermite components, the reaction products may be sprayed. Source: Internet
Chemical reactions A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide. Source: Internet
Hazards The violent effects of thermite Thermite usage is hazardous due to the extremely high temperatures produced and the extreme difficulty in smothering a reaction once initiated. Source: Internet