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A comparison of thermit welding powders supplied by Robson Electrodius (IM-FM-054)

Last updated on 02 August 2013 3:09

Thermit welding powder, as used by B.R., consists of a mixture of iron oxide (roasted plate or wire scale), aluminium powder, snail chips of steel and ferromanganese. The standard powder used for rail welding is designated type Z80 and is supplied by Thermit Welding (G. B.) Ltd. (TWGB) or Amoterm...

Author(s): Ashton M.E.;Graver G.G.

Organisation(s): British Rail Research ;

1974

United Kingdom

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