i bought some magnesium ribbon a few years ago from a
seller on Ebay who carryed a lot of science type gear..
the ribbon would not light--after no luck with a match i
tryed a propane torch--no go--maybe i just got a junky
coil..i get the impression this ribbon was made from scrap
bits---the ribbons we lite in science class--1960's would
light with a match and burn line a huge 4th of july sparkler,