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Microscale Thermite Reaction
(sciencedemonstrations.fas.harvard.edu)
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krunck
1 hours ago
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imzadi
14 minutes ago
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Does the second rusty ball really need to be a rusty ball since it is covered in foil?
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krunck
1 hours ago
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Please try this at home. You all have rusty iron ball laying around, right?
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fer
1 hours ago
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It wouldn't be weird for someone in the south of France to have a rusty pétanque ball.
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jcims
47 minutes ago
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Hammer faces would work (def wear goggles!!!). Hit the face of the disposable one with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, vinegar and salt and wait an hour.
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xattt
1 hours ago
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Joining the thread to see where iron balls can be sourced.
Some vendor on AliExpress? Those Lucky Iron Fish?
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dgacmu
37 minutes ago
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This might work with old iron dumbbells (or modern iron kettle balls if left unpainted). Your gym might hate you for it though.
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lstodd
51 minutes ago
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I'd guess exact form wouldn't matter. Wrap a hammer in foil and beat up something rusty.
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