thermite reaction

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Noun[edit]

thermite reaction (plural thermite reactions)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) An exothermic redox reaction between a metal and metal oxide as reactants, such as aluminium and iron oxide.
    Fe2O3 + 2 Al → 2 Fe + Al2O3 + heat.

Synonyms[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=thermite_reaction&oldid=75581998"