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…of modern friction matches: (1) strike-anywhere matches and (2) safety matches. The head of the strike-anywhere match contains all the chemicals necessary to obtain ignition from frictional heat, while the safety match has a head that ignites at a much higher temperature and must be struck on a specially prepared…
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sulfides

In sulfide: Structure of sulfides
_… + 10H₂S The tips of strike-anywhere matches contain P₄S₃, which ignites in air as a result of the friction produced when the match is rubbed against a rough surface. A flame is produced by reaction of the phosphorus sulfide with active chemicals in the match head. P₄S₁₀ is used in…
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