RO ARO pre -2016 The striking surface of a safety matchbox contains red phosphorus and powdered glass. When the matchstick (which has a head containing potassium chlorate and sulfur) is struck against this surface, the friction ignites the red phosphorus, which in turn ignites the match head.
Which one of the following is used for manufacturing safety matches ?
Asked in RO ARO pre 2016 · Topic: Non-metals (Phosphorus: Allotropes (White, Red, Black), preparation, properties, and compounds (Phosphoric Acid, Phosphine))
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