[TowerTalk] Thermite?

[WarrenWolff at aol.com]

Greetings TTalkers,
 
Technically, thermite is formed from  iron oxide and aluminum.  When "fired", 
the
aluminum chemically replaces the iron  because aluminum is a good bit higher 
on the
Activity Table. The molten iron  WILL burn through concrete. If I recall 
correctly, the temperature soars above  900 degrees during this process.
 
The intelligence electronics on board  the USS Pueblo was supposed to be 
protected by
thermite bombs on the top of each rack  of equipment.  Because the ship was 
rushed into service, this type of  security system was not installed.  So, the 
"radiomen" used hand grenades  in lieu thereof -- hence the casualty figure!  
Plus, it was much easier for  the bad guys to reconstruct our latest gear.
 
A similar "thermite type  reaction" occurs when copper oxide is substituted 
for the
iron oxide; copper is even farther down  the Activity Table.  The molten 
copper is what we need to form the great  physical and electrical connections we 
need for lightning events.
 
Warren;  W7WY