Question 8.5.12
Mention the application thermite process.
Answer
The thermite process has several applications, some of which are:
- Welding: The intense heat generated by the exothermic reaction of the thermite mixture can be used for welding. This process is used in rail welding, where a thermite mixture is used to weld two pieces of rail together.
- Cutting: The thermite mixture can also be used for cutting metals. When a thermite mixture is ignited, it produces a stream of molten metal that can cut through other metals. This process is used in the demolition of large structures like buildings and bridges.
