Splint (laboratory equipment)
SLIVER OR SPLINTER OF RESINOUS WOOD FOR BURNING AND FIRELIGHTING
Glowing splint test; Burning splint test; Glowing splint
A splint (or spill or splinter) is a simple piece of equipment used in scientific laboratories. Splints are typically long, thin strips of wood, about 6 inches (15 cm) long and ¼ inch (6 mm) wide, and are consumable but inexpensive.