Redox reaction of copper chloride and aluminum?
Chlorine and oxygen aren't all that dissimilar. Both can form compounds with combustible substances; a candle can even burn in chlorine. Thus, a redox reaction like thermite should be possible, except that chlorine, not oxygen, is "transported": 3CuCl2 + 2Al ==> 3Cu + 2AlCl3 However, I just found out that aluminum chloride decomposes at 262°C…