An exothermic process is a reaction that produces heat, like this segment which is “hot, hot, hot!” Rick Crosslin, scientist in residence at MSD Wayne Township Schools, has created a series of videos ...

In this video, I explain why some reactions explode while others cool, exploring the root cause of chemical energy. I discuss the chemistry behind endothermic and exothermic reactions, which involves ...

There probably aren’t many people out there who aren’t aware of what thermite is and how it demonstrates the power of runaway exothermic reactions. Practical applications that don’t involve destroying ...

Thermites are a double-edged sword. Packing a tremendous energy density, and eager to produce tremendous heat when ignited, thermite is great for welding train tracks. But sometimes you might be ...

Combustion synthesis represents a versatile and energy-efficient approach for the production of advanced materials, ranging from inorganic ceramics to sophisticated nanocomposites. This method ...

Thermite, a mixture of metallic aluminum and iron oxide (rust), won’t do anything at room temperature. Even a burning match or a cannon fuse does squat. But once you get even a small section up to ...

The ColdChip ™ is a mixer/reactor module designed to enable researchers to experiment with different chemistries, particularly exothermic reactions that need to be run safely in a cooled environment ...

Students explore the concept that chemical reactions involve the breaking of bonds between atoms in the reactants, and the rearrangement and rebonding of these atoms to make the products. Students ...

Calorimetry measures the amount of heat released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. It is a beneficial and powerful tool that accurately evaluates chemical processes, helps researchers assess ...