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When aluminum grinding dust is mixed with steel or iron grinding dust, it can produce thermite, an explosive compound. Thoroughly clean aluminum dust from grinding machines before grinding iron or steel. | When aluminum grinding dust is mixed with steel or iron grinding dust, it can produce thermite, an explosive compound. Thoroughly clean aluminum dust from grinding machines before grinding iron or steel. | ||
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*[http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=35818&page=9#post486609 HomeShopMachinist.net forum discussion] | *[http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/showthread.php?t=35818&page=9#post486609 HomeShopMachinist.net forum discussion] | ||
*[http://www.hanford.gov/rl/?page=542&parent=506 Department of Energy "Lessons Learned" report on aluminum/steel dust thermite explosion] | *[http://www.hanford.gov/rl/?page=542&parent=506 Department of Energy "Lessons Learned" report on aluminum/steel dust thermite explosion] | ||
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