I needed some iron oxide for something, went to that wonder of all shops (Amazon) and searched for it
For those not familiar with chemistry/metals -- powered iron oxide + aluminium is otherwise known as thermite. It takes a bit to trigger the reaction, fortunately magnesium can manage it. Granted it is not exactly a secret and is taught to people taking marginally more advanced chemistry in high school but I still found it amusing.
For those not familiar with chemistry/metals -- powered iron oxide + aluminium is otherwise known as thermite. It takes a bit to trigger the reaction, fortunately magnesium can manage it. Granted it is not exactly a secret and is taught to people taking marginally more advanced chemistry in high school but I still found it amusing.