thermite reaction

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs aluminothermic reaction
gptkbp:category pyrotechnic composition
redox reaction
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Hans_Goldschmidt
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1893
gptkbp:example iron(III) oxide and aluminum
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label thermite reaction
gptkbp:ignitionRequirement high temperature
gptkbp:involves aluminum
metal oxide
gptkbp:isExothermic true
gptkbp:produces aluminum oxide
molten metal
gptkbp:reactionEquation Fe2O3 + 2Al → 2Fe + Al2O3
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:fire
burns
gptkbp:temperature over 2500°C
gptkbp:usedFor welding
metal cutting
military incendiaries
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hans_Goldschmidt
gptkb:Thermite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6