Timeline for Best ways to start a thermite reaction?
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| Feb 5, 2015 at 8:46 | comment | added | permeakra | @Aerovistae I successfylly initiated thermite using magnesium ribbon many times. True, it sometimes fails, but mostly because the ribbon falls from the hold. So, yeah, using initiator is better if you need completely reliable option. The initiating mixture composition may be different depending on available chemicals. Also, please note: the easy of ignition is heavily dependent on the particle size in thermite. I recommend the smallest flakes you can find. Also, the rust your are using must be dried, so it contained zero water. | |
| Feb 5, 2015 at 8:38 | comment | added | temporary_user_name | But will the magnesium strip light the thermite? I have heard it is unreliable. | |
| Feb 5, 2015 at 8:18 | history | answered | permeakra | CC BY-SA 3.0 |