Thermite burns at more than 2,200 °C—hotter than molten lava—and yields aluminum oxide and metallic iron. The reaction is used in construction to weld steel and in war to melt through enemy ... The thermite reaction is a highly exothermic reaction in which metal essentially burns. Here's how you can perform the thermite reaction safely. The term " Thermite " refers to the mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide used in this experiment. It is sold commercially and is used for such applications as railroad welding and incendiary bombs. The thermite reaction is a spectacular exothermic chemical reaction that makes an exciting chemistry demonstration. As a demonstration, the reaction illustrates the metal reactivity series, oxidation, and exothermic reaction .
