Thermite Reaction
Thermite Reaction: Extremely exothermic; molten iron produced. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.
What happens
Extremely exothermic; molten iron produced.
Reaction summary
Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → Al₂O₃ + 2Fe
Reagents and conditions
- Starting material: Fe₂O₃; Al
- Conditions: Ignition, >2500°C
- Products: Al₂O₃; Fe