The main components of the friction match tip are potassium chlorate and phosphorus trisulfide. Slightly rubbing on a rough surface generates enough heat to cause a chemical reaction between these two substances and ignite.

The ignition method of matches is friction, so the fuel on the head of the match is very important. The workers first pour the gelatin as the adhesive into a continuous stirring machine, and then pour substances such as potassium chlorate, manganese dioxide, sulfur, glass powder, and pigment dyes. Continue stirring for 40 minutes, allowing the gelatin and these flammable substances to fully blend together. After the raw materials for the match head are made, the match stem can be made. The match stem uses carbonated wood to ensure that it does not smolder. These cut wooden sticks will be put into the machine for automatic production. Due to the use of fully automated mechanical equipment, approximately 2 million matches can be made in one hour, while hundreds of millions of matches can be made in one day. Isn't this number very astonishing!