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1000 years passed, and scientists still did not come close to the finding the way how to create self-igniting source of fire that could be used reliably by general population . The basis of the modern match and lighter technology was founded by none other than an alchemist Hennig Brandt in the second half of 17th century, who his entire life dreamed of creating gold from other metals. During his career he managed to extract pure phosphorus and test his interesting flammable properties. Even though he discarded Phosphor in his alchemic experiments, his notes proved to be an important stepping stone for future generations of inventors. this explains how matches were getting closer to existing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Match
www.historyofmatches.com/

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Matches evolved quickly from that point on. Sir Isaac Holden and Samuel Jones developed their own friction matches that were very explosive and smelly, but 1830's discovery of white phosphorus match by Frenchman Charles Sauria changed the landscape of matches and introduced many benefits and disadvantages - most notably ability to self-ignite and cause serious diseases. Public reaction to white phosphorus matches reached its peak during the first decade of 20th century where many countries banned production and sale of these dangerous objects.

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Jean Chancel, assistant to Professor Louis Jacques Thénard of Paris. The head of the match consisted of a mixture of potassium chlorate, sulfur, sugar, and rubber. The match was ignited by dipping its tip in a small asbestos bottle filled with sulfuric acid.

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When the match head is dragged along the striking surface, the sand and powdered glass cause friction and heat, which is enough to convert some of the red phosphorous to white phosphorusa chemical so volatile that it ignites in the air.

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reason for invention and how it made life  more uncomplicated

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reason for invention and how it made life  more uncomplicated

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The first successful friction match was invented in 1826 by English chemist John Walker, a chemist and druggist from Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham. He developed a interest in trying to find a means of obtaining fire easily.

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. Typically, modern matches are made of small wooden sticks or stiff paper.

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A match is a tool for starting a fire. One end is coated with a material that can be ignited by frictional heat generated by striking the match against a suitable surface.