Claims
- 1. An electric initiator comprising a container, and, located therein, a pair of spaced terminals with an explosive initiating means consisting essentially of polymeric sulfur nitride connected to said terminals.
- 2. A method of detonating an explosive composition with an electric initiator comprising passing sufficient electric current through a polymeric sulfur nitride crystal whereby said crystal explodes, detonating said explosive composition.
GOVERNMENTAL INTEREST
The invention described herein may be manufactured, used and licensed by or for the Government for governmental purposes without the payment to us of any royalty thereon.
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