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THERMITE COMPOSITION #2

SOURCE: Haarmann

COMMENTS:

DANGER/CAUTION
Thermite can burn at temperatures exceeding 3000°C. If water contacts a thermite fire, a steam explosion will result. Thermite fires generate tremendous amounts of ultraviolet light which may cause severe eye damage.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Barium nitrate0.150
Black iron oxide0.610
Sulfur0.009
Aluminum0.228
Castor oil0.003
Total