Originally posted by hodges
One idea which I have never heard proposed before but seems like it might work would be to react hexachloroethane (C2Cl6, available as a pyrotechnic
supply) with aluminum powder in a sealed container. This should be self-sustaining once started; experiment starting with a small amount of reactants
on the size of the aluminum particles to get a rate that is not too fast.
You will end up with some carbon as well but might not be a problem; depending on your reaction you could filter it off later.
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