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What element is used in match heads and fungicides?

Phosphorus is the element commonly used in match heads and fungicides. In match heads, phosphorus helps ignite the matchstick when struck against a rough surface. In fungicides, phosphorus is used to inhibit the growth and reproduction of fungi, helping to protect plants from disease.


Why is potassium chlorate in match heads?

Potassium chlorate is used in match heads to provide oxygen for the combustion of the match. When the match is struck, the potassium chlorate decomposes into potassium chloride and oxygen gas, which helps ignite the match stick.


What are four uses of sulfur?

Used for vulcanizing rubber. A main component in organic matter. Used to make match heads.


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.


What metal is found in a thermometer?

The metal that was used in thermometers was mercury, however now alcohol is usually used.


Is Uranium used for match heads?

Of course, no !! Uranium being pyrophoric might make a very effective "flint" in cigarette lighters, but its alpha decay would make such a use craze due to inhalation and ingestion risks of the Uranium oxides. Match heads would have no use at all for it.


Can you use 250W metal halide bulb in a 1000W metal halide ballast?

No. The lamp has to match the ballast. The lamp will not ignite if the wrong ballast is used.


What metal is used in domestic lightbulbs?

The type of metal that is used in domestic light bulbs is known as tungsten. This is the metal that is usually found in incandescent light bulbs.


What weapons did the Iroquois use for hunting?

Pre-Contact Wooden and stone clubs, stone axes, stone knifes, stone arrow heads and wooden bows. Post-Contact Metal axes, metal knifes and metal arrow heads. Firearms would become the primary weapon to use for hunting.


What is the code for in match attax you cards?

They are used to play the online match Attax game The answer to this and much more can be found on www.matchattaxforum.com


Nonmetal used to make matches?

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.


What are alkaline earth metal used for?

=Beryllium is found in gems such as emerald and aquamarineMagnseium is found in the chlorophyll of green plants=