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the head of the safety match has antimony trisulphide & potassium chloride.the rubbing surface has powdered glass and little red phosphorus.when the match is struck against the rubbing surface some red phosphorus gets converted to white phosphorus.this reacts with potassium chlorate in the matchstick head to produce enough heat to ignite antimony trisulphide and start the combustion.
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What makes match stick to catch fire?
It's the sulphur nitrate which catches fire.
What is the temperature at which match stick burns?
The moment the match stick catches fire when it is given friction from the match box, the temperature would be around 2500oC.
How can you make a fire with one stick?
With a match stick :)
How did chuck make fire in Castaway?
Friction. He rubbed a stick on a grooved stick with tender on one end.
What type of friction occurs when striking a match to light a fire?
The friction that occurs when striking a match to light a fire is kinetic friction. As the match head is rubbed against the rough surface of the matchbox, heat is produced due to the friction, causing the match to ignite and light the fire.
What are match stick factories?
They produce match sticks (you know, the stix that smoke and have fire).
Why a match catches fire when rubbed on the match box?
the head of the safety match has antimony trisulphide & potassium chloride.the rubbing surface has powdered glass and little red phosphorus.when the match is struck against the rubbing surface some red phosphorus gets converted to white phosphorus.this reacts with potassium chlorate in the matchstick head to produce enough heat to ignite antimony trisulphide and start the combustion.
Can you toss a dead glow stick in a campfire?
Probably not a good idea since there may be toxic fumes if the glow stick catches fire.
Will a match stick catch fire when it is rubbed against a cemented wall?
Yes, a matchstick can catch fire when rubbed against a cemented wall, but it depends on the friction and the materials involved. The striking surface on the matchstick is designed to ignite upon friction with a specific abrasive material. If the cement wall provides enough friction and the matchstick is struck with sufficient force, it could generate enough heat to ignite the match. However, it may not always be effective compared to traditional striking surfaces.
What two stones can be rubbed together to make fire?
Flint and Steel can be rubbed together to make fire.
Which part of the matchsick burns first?
The head of the match where the flammable material is located is usually the first part of the match stick to catch on fire.
Why is potassium chlorate used in match heads?
Safety match heads contain minuscule amounts of potassium chlorate, as an oxidizer. When a match is struck, the friction generated between the match head and the box is sufficient to ignite the red phosphorus. Again sufficient heat is generated to prompt the decomposition of the potassium chlorate in the head. At this point the extra oxygen aids the fuel in the match stick and the wood itself catches fire.
