Thermite

THERMITE

This stuff burns extremely hot, melting metal and anything near it. At 4000F it is 3 time hotter than lava. I usually set it on metal plates and watch it melt right through it in seconds. If you use some coke cans it will make then disappear. 

Ok so Thermite is a fun and safe thing to make compared to other things.  It can only be ignited with extreme heat. So for the best results use magnesium ribbon. You will need a propane torch to light the magnesium ribbon and you could also ignite the thermite with the lighter if you hold it long enough. 

COMPONENTS

1. You will need a scale that measures in grams.
2. Need a large amount of Iron Oxide, which you can purchase on Ebay.
3. Need a large amount of Aluminum Powder (also on eBay
4. Magnesium Ribbon (fuse) purchase at www.cannonfuse.com

PROPORTIONS

8 grams Iron Oxide + 3 grams Aluminum powder = 11g Thermite

best to make 110g batches, 80 grams Iron Oxide + 30 grams Aluminum powder.

measure these out, poor into a jar, close it and shake well. Then you are done and ready!

Keep Dry and out of Intense Heat. 

Safety Tips

• once ignited cant be put out.
• burns 3 times hotter than lava!
• Extremely bright Do Not look directly at it (unless you have a welders mask.)
• boiling metal inside the thermite can cause it to explode sending molten metal up to 10 feet from ignition source, so stand back at least 15 ft, preferably behind something. 

I WILL POST VIDEO AND PHOTOS SOON, NEED TO BUY MORE IRON OXIDE