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Question:

Why is the thermit reaction welded to rails instead of welded rails?

Why is the thermit reaction welded to rails instead of welded rails?

Answer:

Yes.Rails and rails are similar concepts. Steel is iron with very little carbon content.
Steel contains other added elements, while the thermit reaction produces only iron.

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