DS> Anything will burn.  If you get it hot enough.  The point that I was
DS> trying to make was that I don't think aluminum will ignite and
DS> continue to burn if it was just a projectile.  That ship had a
DS> little help. About 1000 lbs of HE type help.  But there may have
DS> also been other things to help it along as well, such as jet fuel,
DS> oil, diesel fuel, etc.  That very interesting, however.  I've never
DS> tryed to just set fire to a peice of aluminum before.  I might have
DS> to try that tomorrow.  :)
The most important factor in burning aluminum is the amount of surface 
area exposed. Most of the mixtures that use aluminum as a fuel use 
powder (thermite, flash, a great variety of pyrotechnic mixtures).
The important thing to remember when you're playing with aluminum 
pyrotechnics is the incredible amount of heat liberated. It burns hot 
enough to melt or *boil* most other materials. Do it in an open area and 
give it plenty of room.
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 X RM 1.3 02881 X Clinton should not be burned......in effigy.
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