Thermites are a double-edged sword. Packing a tremendous energy density, and eager to produce tremendous heat when ignited, thermite is great for welding train tracks. But sometimes you might be ...
If you think Valyrian steel swords from Game of Thrones require one of the most dangerous and difficult bladesmithing processes ever, with all of that dragonfire and spellcasting and whatnot, you’re ...
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Thermites are a class of materials known for producing dazzling pyrotechnic displays in high school chemistry classes, and they’re used in all kinds of real-world applications. But these reactions are ...
KYIV, Ukraine — The war in Ukraine has given birth to unimaginable drones, including ones that breathe fire. In battlefield footage recently reviewed by Business Insider, a small Ukrainian drone ...
Structural metals are everywhere and, being a widely used commodity, new developments are often constrained by practical considerations like large-scale production and price. In an age where ...
Last week, a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warning indicated there’s a “possible” threat – a threat not necessarily aimed at aviation – from Islamic State (ISIS) jihadists. Although ...
Thermite, a powdered mixture that “consists of aluminum and the oxide of a metal such as iron,” is not to be trifled with. It’s used as a heat source in welding. But because it causes such an ...
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has released footage which it claims shows a Russian tank being destroyed by a drone which covered it with "molten thermite." The 26-second clip, attributed to ...