Ignition requires a mixture with adequate oxygen.
I used to make thermite I doubt your drill will do it unless you rub the bit quite a bit.
DO NOT play with thermite it can be very dangerous.
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Originally Posted by Munchskull
I am familiar with magnesium's firiery tendencies. That said it is my understanding that magnesium only combusts when it melts. This question is purely academic. Also what is the danger if getting magnesium wet?
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Magmesium when lit will reach adequate temperature to seperate H2O into hydrogen and oxygen (disassociation). Causing an immediate flare up.
Watched a fire truck full of water try to control a magnesium fire..burnt down 10 trees because they added water. DO NOT mess around: magnesium fuses can be used to ignite charges under water.