Safety Match Chemistry: Red Phosphorus and Potassium Chlorate - Matches
The gritty material on the side of a match-box is coated with red phosphorus. The match-head contains potassium chlorate and some red coloring. When the match-head rubs against the box, friction ignites the mixture of phosphorus and potassium chlorate.
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