2010-11-06, 11:00 AM
Holypie Wrote:Maybe the intense heat from the thermite sublimates the ice into water vapour so fast that it explodes outward?
I think this is highly probable. The ignited thermite is 4000 deg F (2204.444444444 def C), while the boiling point of pure water is 212 deg F (100 deg C). I'd say it sublimes the ice toward the centre of the ice block. The water vapour formed has such intense pressure that it causes the entire set-up to explode to bits.
But is it really strong enough to destroy a metal bucket...?
Come to think of it, if the bucket is completely pulverised, then the explosion should originate from within the bucket itself...
Maybe it has something to do with the temperature...
Let's take this over to the Rubik's Cube, guys. Someone make a Thermite & Ice thread there please.
But is it really strong enough to destroy a metal bucket...?
Come to think of it, if the bucket is completely pulverised, then the explosion should originate from within the bucket itself...
Maybe it has something to do with the temperature...
Let's take this over to the Rubik's Cube, guys. Someone make a Thermite & Ice thread there please.