On 31 May 2007 at 12:53, woodelf wrote:
Chris M wrote:
> OI let's not forget Thermite! You combine rust and
> powdered aluminum, ignite it (with a *storm match*,
> whatever that is), and it produces 6000 degrees F.
Funny, I always lit my thermite with a magnesium ribbon (burns at
about 2200C/4000F).
I light thermite with glycerine + potassium permanganate.
Peace... Sridhar