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2. Firestarter - Wikipedia

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   Fire striker, a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by a suitable rock; Ferrocerium, a modern alternative inaccurately called "flint" Magnesium alloy fire starter, a device used by hikers; Fire piston, a.k.a. slam rod fire starter; Charcoal starting devices or substances: Chimney starter, a metal tube used with kindling

3. Ferrocerium - Wikipedia

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   Ferrocerium is used in fire lighting in conjunction with a striker, similarly to natural flint-and-steel, though ferrocerium takes on the opposite role to the traditional system; instead of a natural flint rock striking tiny iron particles from a firesteel, a striker (which may be in the form of hardened steel wheel) strikes particles of ...

4. Fire making - Wikipedia

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   Fire making, fire lighting or fire craft is the process of artificially starting a fire. It requires completing the fire triangle , usually by heating tinder above its autoignition temperature . Fire is an essential tool for human survival and the use of fire was important in early human cultural history since the Lower Paleolithic .

5. Thermite - Wikipedia

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   Magnesium ignition remains popular among amateur thermite users, mainly because it can be easily obtained, [17] but a piece of the burning strip can fall off into the mixture, resulting in premature ignition. [citation needed] The reaction between potassium permanganate and glycerol or ethylene glycol is used as an alternative to the magnesium ...

6. Fire striker - Wikipedia

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   A fire striker is a piece of carbon steel from which sparks are struck by the sharp edge of flint, chert or similar rock. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is a specific tool used in fire making . History

7. Magnesium - Wikipedia

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   In the commercial aerospace industry, magnesium was generally restricted to engine-related components, due to fire and corrosion hazards. Magnesium alloy use in aerospace is increasing in the 21st century, driven by the importance of fuel economy. [62] Magnesium alloys can act as replacements for aluminium and steel alloys in structural ...