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>>> I don't think they can ship the ingredients in a mixed state. Too much
>>> potential for a high-intensity fire.
>> I was under the impression that thermite is quite hard to ignite.
>
> Not particularly, no. From Wikipedia:
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> "Ignition of a thermite reaction normally requires only a simple child's
> sparkler or easily obtainable magnesium ribbon, but may require
> persistent efforts, as ignition can be unreliable and unpredictable."
>
> That said, if you have a good fuse or a blowtorch, it can be ignited
> quite simply, at least from the demonstrations I've seen on Mythbusters.
Not too much danger of a parcel in the mail accidentally getting
blowtorched, I would think...
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