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Three Austrian ferrocerium rods labeled Firefly, Kamper, and Trekker held in a hand, used in Fire-Fast fire starters

What Is Ferrocerium? History of the Alloy Behind Modern Fire Starters

Three Austrian ferrocerium rods labeled Firefly, Kamper, and Trekker held in a hand, used in Fire-Fast fire starters
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What Is Ferrocerium? History of the Alloy Behind Modern Fire Starters

Ferrocerium is the pyrophoric alloy (sparks easily when struck) invented in 1903 by Carl Auer von Welsbach. Learn its history, composition, and why premium Austrian ferrocerium is still used in mod...

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