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n. - A pyrophoric alloy of iron with a malleable ductile metallic element

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  • I think the best firestart for the money is the six inch long 1/2 inch diameter ferrocerium rod.
  • They make a cool collapsible ferrocerium fire-starter too.
  • The alloy ferrocerium is used to a small extent in iron and steel.
  • And that if using flint and steel (not to be confused with ferrocerium igniters) to start a fire it is extremely beneficial to use charcloth.
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