Can a 1w 445 nm laser lit a termite

[Ainus]

I will make termite but how I lit the thermite can a laser lit a termite ?

 

[GSS]

I wouldn't try and burn a termite if it's still in your wooden structure..
Not really sure what you are asking???

 

[BowtieGuy]

Are you talking about a termite (bug), or thermite? There's a big difference.

 

[GSS]

Are you talking about a termite (bug), or thermite? There's a big difference.

Your right it has to be thermite as his metal melting is in his sig

 

[CurtisOliver]

Considering he can't make a termite, then I think you are correct in thinking he is talking about thermite.
I have never tried lighting thermite myself, but I know it requires some effort to get it going. I don't believe a 1W is substantial enough for ignition from a safe distance.

 

[Shmackitup]

What if he really can make termite?

 

[steve001]

I see it's Ainus again. Yeah, he wants to light thermite not termite.

 

[RedCowboy]

I put an old 1w 445 into a new host the other day, played.....err worked with it for a bit then took it out and put in a 7875, the 1w 445 was doing just under 1w output and was really puny, I had forgotten how hard it was to get an open flame from those early diodes, but I would not light any bugs, as for thermite I would use a stronger diode, also how far away will the thermite be and I hope that nothing nefarious is being done with said thermite.

 

[Ainus]

Ok its thermite

 

[RA_pierce]

I will make termite but how I lit the thermite can a laser lit a termite ?

Yes, but you will need to paint it black so it absorbs all the light.

 

[chloderic]

You will need about 1500 C to start the reaction ....

 

[T_Warne]

Use a piece of magnesium for the fuse. It is easy to ignite. It burns VERY HOT.

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[Nordhavn]

Use a common sparkler. 1W focused lights it easy.
It burns hot, slow, and predictable.

 

[Proton]

I will make termite but how I lit the thermite can a laser lit a termite ?

If it’s thermite you want to light, then no. The laser won’t even come close to igniting it.
I do believe termites would burn though.

 

[kecked]

Use a fuse and ignite the fusewith the laser. Should work

 

[Richie89]

I vaporized a mosquito once, I smacked him out of the sky and set him on a wooden plank, then I hit him with my 2.1W till it got hot. Needless to say their wasn’t anything left