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Thermite is a mixture of 

A.

Aluminium and iron oxide in the ratio of 3:1

B.

Iron oxide and aluminium in the ratio of 3:1

C.

Aluminium and iron oxide in the ratio of 3:1, with traces of sulphur, phosphorus and manganese

D.

Molten iron and aluminium, with the ratio depending upon the type of the surface to be welded

Answer ( Option B)

Iron oxide and aluminium in the ratio of 3:1

Solution

InThermite welding, the thermite mixture is a combination of finely powdered aluminum and ironoxide (also called ferric oxide) in a mass ratio of 3:1 respectively.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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