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    Thermite welding is a liquid state welding process that uses an exothermic chemical reaction between metal oxides and aluminum to generate enough heat to melt the base materials and filler material. It was discovered in 1898 by Goldschmidt and is commonly used to weld railroad tracks and electrical connectors. The process involves using a refractory crucible to contain the thermite mixture reaction, which produces temperatures over 3000 degrees Celsius and allows the molten metal to pour into a permanent or temporary mold to form the welded joint. Key advantages are that it is simple, low cost, and can be done on-site without an external power source.

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    Thermite welding is a liquid state welding process that uses an exothermic chemical reaction between metal oxides and aluminum to generate enough heat to melt the base materials and filler material. It was discovered in 1898 by Goldschmidt and is commonly used to weld railroad tracks and electrical connectors. The process involves using a refractory crucible to contain the thermite mixture reaction, which produces temperatures over 3000 degrees Celsius and allows the molten metal to pour into a permanent or temporary mold to form the welded joint. Key advantages are that it is simple, low cost, and can be done on-site without an external power source.

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    Thermite welding is a liquid state welding process that uses an exothermic chemical reaction between metal oxides and aluminum to generate enough heat to melt the base materials and filler material. It was discovered in 1898 by Goldschmidt and is commonly used to weld railroad tracks and electrical connectors. The process involves using a refractory crucible to contain the thermite mixture reaction, which produces temperatures over 3000 degrees Celsius and allows the molten metal to pour into a permanent or temporary mold to form the welded joint. Key advantages are that it is simple, low cost, and can be done on-site without an external power source.

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    Thermite Welding

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    Thermite welding is a liquid state welding process that uses an exothermic chemical reaction between metal oxides and aluminum to generate enough heat to melt the base materials and filler material. It was discovered in 1898 by Goldschmidt and is commonly used to weld railroad tracks and electrical connectors. The process involves using a refractory crucible to contain the thermite mixture reaction, which produces temperatures over 3000 degrees Celsius and allows the molten metal to pour into a permanent or temporary mold to form the welded joint. Key advantages are that it is simple, low cost, and can be done on-site without an external power source.

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    Thermite Welding

    Chapter 1-4
    • Thermite welding is a liquid state welding
    process in which the metal to metal joint
    created by melting of base material or
    applying filler material in liquid form.
    • This welding is further classified into chemical
    welding process because the heat required for
    melting the base material or filler material is
    achieved by exothermic chemical reaction
    • This process was discovered by Goldschmidt in
    1898. This welding is mostly used to welding
    railroads and electric connectors.
    Equipment’s:

    • Refectory Crucible:
    • The thermite mixture of iron oxide and
    aluminum reacts in a refectory crucible. This
    crucible is made by graphite or other suitable
    refectory materials, which can handle
    temperature around 3000 degree centigrade
    Thermite Mixture:

    •  mixture of aluminum and iron oxide in proper


    ratio known as thermite mixture. The ratio of
    aluminum to iron oxide is about 1:3 by weight.
    In the copper thermite welding copper oxide
    with aluminum mixture is used.
    Mold:

    • In the thermite welding mold is created by


    either graphite or sand. Graphite molds are
    permanent mold which is used to make
    various similar joints. Sand mold are used
    where the joint design is different every time.
    Ignite powder:

    • To ignite the thermite mixture, preheating of


    this mixture is essential, which is done by
    ignite powder. It is highly inflammable powder
    which can achieve the maximum temperature
    of 1300 degree centigrade which is essential
    to start thermite reaction.
    it is combination of welding and casting
     process in which, the molten iron poured
    at the welding plates and allow solidifying
    to make a permanent strong joint. The
    molten state of iron creates without
    application of external heat or conventional
    furnace so this is taken as a welding
    process
    Application:
    It is mostly used to weld railroad at the site.
    It was used to weld thick plate before introduce 
    electroslag welding.
    They are used to repair heavy castings.
    It is used to weld cable connectors of copper.
    It is used to make structure joints in large ships
    etc.
    It is used to joint pipe, thick plate etc. where
    power supply is not available.
    Advantages:

    • It is simple and easy process.


    • Low setup cost.
    • Metal joining rate is high.
    • Thermite welding can be done at site where
    casting is impossible.
    • This can be used where power supply is not
    available.
    Disadvantages:

    • It is used for limited metals like iron and


    copper.
    • It is uneconomical for welding light parts.
    • Highly depends on environmental condition
    like moisture contain, work piece alignment
    etc.
    •  

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