{"product_id":"ferrocerium-fire-starter","title":"Ferrocerium Fire Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rod of metal brings on the heat, thanks to the 1903 discoveries of Austrian scientist Baron Carl Auer von Welsbach. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelsbach was experimenting with rare earth metals such as cerium, lanthanum, and neodymium and discovered that the alloy of 70% cerium, a metal known for its low-ignition temperatures, and 30% iron gave off sparks when scratched. If scratched by harder and sharper objects, such as a carbon steel blade, the alloy’s tiny shavings are oxidized and ignited, burning near 430°F. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"flint\" in most lighters is actually ferrocerium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOften called magnesium rods, but contain only traces of Mg. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striker is great for lighting campfires or in emergency situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use it, forcefully strike the steel along the length of the rod.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49283860824349,"sku":"STEM-FE-0922","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/1195\/1901\/files\/5c785ee452c91d3c7966043d254edd6ac6931e847ec118b7277acdbcf191bf70.jpg?v=1731034744","url":"https:\/\/supertinymegastore.com\/products\/ferrocerium-fire-starter","provider":"Sparks - Super Tiny Megastore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}