Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition of metal powder and metal oxide. When ignited by heat or chemical reaction, thermite undergoes an exothermic reduction-oxidation reaction. Most varieties are not
A thermite mixture using iron(III) oxide
A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide. The sparks flying outwards are globules of molten iron trailing smoke in their wake.
A thermite reaction taking place on a cast iron skillet
A thermite reaction using iron(III) oxide
A thermal lance, thermic lance, oxygen lance, or burning bar is a tool that heats and melts steel in the presence of pressurized oxygen to create very high temperatures for cutting. It consists of a l
Thermite
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Thermal lance cutting a railroad bridge to prepare for replacement