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Phosphorus and silica (glass powder) are mixed into a paste and wood or cardboard is dipped into the mixture. Lacquer is sometimes applied to make the match water resistant and the wood or paper may be dipped in wax. The only metal you'll find in matches will be the steel staple used to hold a matchbook together.

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