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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: LucyDiamond on April 05, 2012, 05:32 pm

Title: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: LucyDiamond on April 05, 2012, 05:32 pm
I was wondering what the best way to source iron oxide and aluminum powder is. Now being a little bit of a perfectionist I'd like to get aluminum powder with a very high surface volume.

So I figure the best way to get iron oxide is the way I already get it (Buying steel wool and mixing it with vinegar and bleach). But I just don't know where to get aluminum powder.. I'm thinking may buying etch-a-sketches on ebay and emptying them out? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

DISCLAIMER:  I am using thermite for things like getting rid of hard drives and making it for fun. Please do not make bombs to kill massive amounts of people. (P.S. I really don't care if you kill massive amounts of people..)
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: lsdtrees on April 05, 2012, 05:42 pm
When I was in high school I ordered the reactants through Ebay. The aluminum powder is extremely fine,  Should still be there.
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: Mister Dank on April 05, 2012, 06:15 pm
Darn it! I thought you wanted to blow shit up!

I was going to tell you to use RDX, as thermite is more of a cutting charge than an explosive.
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: LucyDiamond on April 05, 2012, 06:20 pm
When I was in high school I ordered the reactants through Ebay. The aluminum powder is extremely fine,  Should still be there.

Though I wonder if LE has a watchlist for people buying this...

Darn it! I thought you wanted to blow shit up!

I was going to tell you to use RDX, as thermite is more of a cutting charge than an explosive.

I'm pretty sure I would be put on a watchlist pretty quick for buying the kind of stuff you need to make RDX ::)
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: Mister Dank on April 05, 2012, 06:23 pm
I'm pretty sure I would be put on a watchlist pretty quick for buying the kind of stuff you need to make RDX ::)

Google it...not really as hard as you think.
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: LucyDiamond on April 05, 2012, 06:40 pm
I'm pretty sure I would be put on a watchlist pretty quick for buying the kind of stuff you need to make RDX ::)

Google it...not really as hard as you think.

Just read up on it and I might try making some semtex grenades  :P
Title: Re: Easiest/Best way to get materials for thermite?
Post by: mcgrizzle on April 05, 2012, 07:34 pm
www.unitednuclear.com

i would order the thermite ignition mix as well