Microscale thermite

The thermite reaction is one of the most impressive demonstrations of redox chemistry a learner is likely to see. The current UK explosives regulations prohibit many older methods without an explosives certificate, so CLEAPSS has developed a range of alternative methods which use explosive mixtures in controlled quantities. This microscale version contains the reaction under a beaker and can be used when no suitable outdoor space or laboratory is available for the larger scale version. Impress your learners with the drama of the thermite reaction, without making a mess or setting off the fire alarm.