Metal sparks when struck because when you strike steel with a harder substance it releases extremely small iron particles into the air, and then the iron particles spontaneously ignite when exposed to the air, creating sparks. Here’s how the process works: Iron is a pyrophoric substance, which means it spontaneously catches fire at relatively low temperature when exposed to […]
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Ferro Rod vs Magnesium
Ferro Rods and Magnesium shavings are both used for starting fires, especially in a survival situation.dd However, the biggest difference between a Ferro Rod and Magnesium is that a Ferro Rod will produce sparks, but it won’t burn. On the other hand, Magnesium shavings will burn, but only if you use an external source of fire to […]
How Long Does a Ferro Rod Last?
How long a ferro rod will last depends on the size of the rod, the quality of the composition (softer rods typically don’t last a long) and the usage of the rod. A larger rod will generally last much longer than a smaller rod. A larger rod with a quality composition (at least 20.8% iron and 41.% […]
