Strike anywhere match, SEM
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Strike anywhere match, SEM
Strike anywhere match. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of an unburnt match. The head of a match is usually made from paraffin and combustible chemicals, including phosphorous trisulphide, which burns at low temperatures. This is a strike anywhere match. The head contains all the chemicals necessary to light it from frictional heat, unlike a safety match where the oxidizing agent and the combustible body are kept separate. Magnification: x20 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Chemicals Combustible Combustion Common Item False Colored False Colour Familiar Object Match Matchstick Paraffin Phosphorus Trisulphide Wood Wooden False Coloured
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This striking photograph captures the intricate details of a strike anywhere match, revealing its hidden beauty under the lens of a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vivid colors and sharp focus highlight the tip of an unburnt match, showcasing its complex composition. Made primarily from paraffin and combustible chemicals like phosphorous trisulphide, this head is designed to ignite at low temperatures. Unlike safety matches that keep oxidizing agents separate from the combustible body, this particular type contains all the necessary chemicals within its head. This means that frictional heat alone can set it ablaze with ease. The SEM magnification reveals these elements in stunning clarity, allowing us to appreciate their role in combustion chemistry. Wooden and familiar yet often overlooked, matches are common items we encounter daily without considering their scientific intricacies. However, through this false-colored SEM image printed 10 centimeters wide at x20 magnification, Science Photo Library invites us to delve deeper into our surroundings and explore even the most ordinary objects with fresh eyes. Whether used for practical purposes or as decorative art pieces, prints like these remind us of science's ability to transform everyday objects into captivating works of wonder. So take a moment to marvel at this mesmerizing match micrograph – an extraordinary glimpse into the world beneath our fingertips.
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