Thermite

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pyrotechnic composition
chemical mixture
gptkbp:CASNumber N/A (mixture)
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:component gptkb:iron(III)_oxide
aluminum powder
gptkbp:density varies by composition
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hans_Goldschmidt
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1893
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thermite
gptkbp:ignitionTemperature about 2500°C
gptkbp:notable_for gptkb:thermite_reaction
gptkbp:produces aluminum oxide
molten iron
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:fire
explosive
burns
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:type exothermic reaction
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:military
railroad industry
metalworking industry
gptkbp:usedFor welding
metal cutting
incendiary devices
gptkbp:usedIn military applications
rail welding
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PureScript
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5