Quote: Originally posted by AJKOER  |
Mg/CuO thermite (likely explosive by the way) is perhaps not quite as nuts (or energetic) as experimenting with a thermobaric explosive.
Obivously, my attempt at chemical hyperbole to reinstate sanity (note my last question, 'Are you nuts?') was not totally communicated to all. Perhaps
taking a closer look at the set of pictures (all based, I suspect, on less energetic thermites) may help.
[Edited on 13-9-2018 by AJKOER] |
Came cross this short video of Al/CuO 'thermite', see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct_G0J4YeRA ,
In my opinion, it is hard to see and appreciate this thermite, a somewhat unexpected and ominous explosion (perhaps from the magnesium mixed with
black powder used for ignition employing a long fuse). The produced molten copper appears to be scattered in a debris field!
I'm not sure whether this is a demo of an explosive thermite, or an explosive with thermite, or a bit of both.
[Edited on 11-10-2018 by AJKOER]
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