Microscale Thermite Reaction | Hacker News
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A Hacker News discussion highlights microscale thermite made from alternating aluminum and iron oxide nanolayers.
The layers can be deposited like chip materials, creating thin-film energetic structures with very high explosive performance per unit mass.
The approach points to a manufacturing path for high-energy materials that may be useful in ignition systems, defense, and microdevices.
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