Ignite the propane torch using the mechanical self-lighter. Ignite the magnesium ribbon wick until it is white hot, then step quickly back. After the thermite burns, pick the soda can up with the ...

Thermite can cut cars in half but [TheBackyardScientist ... then judges their usability based on the post-ignition mass. His goal is to get the most metal from a single reaction.

Thermite is composed of powdered aluminum and iron oxide (rust), ignited by a material like magnesium. It requires a ...