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I have a bet that no chemical can cut through hardened steel like in the movies, will i loose?
LtStorm said:There are some wicked reagents out there that can eat steel up pretty quick. Could you better define how you mean by 'in the movies'?
Not to mention stuff like a Thermite reaction that can quickly melt through steel just using gravity and a glob of molten hot iron and aluminum.
Yes, certain chemicals have the ability to cut through hardened steel. These chemicals are known as acids and are typically very strong and corrosive in nature.
Chemicals cut through hardened steel by dissolving the iron-based compounds in the steel. The acids react with the iron, breaking it down and weakening the structure of the steel.
Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, and nitric acid are some of the most commonly used chemicals for cutting through hardened steel. Other chemicals such as phosphoric acid and hydrofluoric acid can also be effective.
No, it is not safe to use chemicals to cut through hardened steel without proper training and safety precautions. These chemicals are highly corrosive and can cause severe burns if not handled carefully.
Yes, there are alternative methods for cutting through hardened steel such as using specialized cutting tools like plasma cutters or laser cutters. These methods are typically safer and more precise than using chemicals.