Question

what is used in surface of matchstick​

Answer 1

Answer:

The striking surface contains red phosphorus, powdered glass, and an adhesive such as gum arabic or urea formaldehyde. When a safety match is rubbed against the striking surface, the friction generates enough heat to convert a trace of the red phosphorus into white phosphorus.

Answer 2

Answer:

potassium chlorate is present on the head of the matchstick on the striking surface of the matchbox