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rob, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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More than just evaporation requiredMost rust is iron hydroxide, and iron (ii) oxide at best, even when dry. To get it as iron (iii) oxide, it's best to roast it in air at high temperature. Then the thermite reaction will work well. If you can light it.
But magnesium is the best bet, agreed.
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K2k6 has a proper job these days, Mon 9 Feb 2009, 12:16,
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