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Why is thermite process used for joining railway tracks or cracked machine parts?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Thermite Process**: The thermite process is a chemical reaction that involves the reduction of metal oxides using aluminum powder. This reaction is highly exothermic, meaning it releases a significant amount of heat. 2. **Chemical Reaction**: The primary reaction in the thermite process can be represented as: \[ ...
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