Thermit welding is a type of fusion welding that uses a chemical reaction between aluminum powder and iron oxide to produce molten metal. This process creates a very high temperature, allowing for the welding of metals by fusion. Thermit welding is often used for repairing rail tracks or for applications where high-temperature welding is required.
Unlike resistance, gas, or forge welding, thermit welding relies on the exothermic reaction between metals to generate heat for fusion.