Phosphorus Sesquisulfide
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Four phosphorus atoms and three sulfur atoms bonded together — the active component of matchheads, phosphorus sesquisulfide. Stable on its own, but the moment friction strikes, it erupts into brilliant flame. The yellow-brown powder waits quietly, then releases heat and light at a single strike. One spark to ignite the world — the ignition point that has lit humanity's daily life for over a century. Wearing the match-brown hue where phosphorus glow meets sulfur yellow, it holds immeasurable energy within, quietly waiting for someone's triggering moment.
Personality tendencies across 4 dimensions
Score distribution across 9 types
Personality analysis based on the 5-factor model
Personality traits from metal physical properties
Market price and economic characteristics (as of 2026-06)
Unit Price (est.)
$8.5
per kg
Price Range
$5–12/kg(工業グレードP₄S₃)
Market Trends & Notes
マッチ頭薬用途が主。安全マッチの普及で需要は限定的だが、火工品・農薬中間体分野で安定需要がある。
Materials with good metallurgical and personality compatibility