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):
CHEMICAL | PERCENT/PARTS | AMOUNT |
Barium nitrate | 0.150 | |
Black iron oxide | 0.610 | |
Sulfur | 0.009 | |
Aluminum | 0.228 | |
Castor oil | 0.003 | |
Total |