Claims
- 1. A method of forming an explosive primer capable of withstanding aging within the temperature ranging from -40.degree. C. to 200.degree. C. and providing sensitivity of 0.80 inch-oz at 99.99% reliability and 95% confidence level, which comprises; forming a mixture consisting of
- (a) 40 to 42 percent by weight of basic lead styphnate;
- (b) 20 to 22 percent by weight of lead azide;
- (c) 15 to 20 percent by weight of antimony sulfide;
- (d) 15 to 25 percent by weight of an oxidizer selected from the group consisting of potassium chlorate and barium nitrate; and
- (e) 1 to 3 percent by weight of a mechanical sensitizer selected from the group consisting of glass powder, and sand;
- taking from 15 to 25 mg of the mixture formed; and
- consolidating the taken mixture under a pressure of from 70 to 100 kpsi.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/651,021 filed on Feb. 4, 1991, now abandoned, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 07/326,021 filed on Mar. 20, 1989, now abandoned.
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Non-Patent Literature Citations (1)
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Hanley, "The Condensed Chemical Dictionary", 9th Ed., p. 166, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company (1977) New York. |
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