Accession Number:

AD0686281

Title:

THIN-FILM ELECTRIC INITIATOR, III. APPLICATION OF EXPLOSIVES AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD

Personal Author(s):

• Boyd, J. M.

Report Date:

1969-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

The match-like electric initiator is a chemically deposited thin- film-bridge version of the conventional hot bridge-wire initiator and is being developed to effect a cost-saving and an increase in shock resistance. This report describes the application of the explosive to the bridge and the performance and aging tests of the completed initiator.

Descriptors:

• *EXPLOSIVES INITIATORS
• AGING(MATERIALS)
• FILMS
• SUBSTRATES
• DEPOSITION
• ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
• POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS
• FIRING CIRCUITS
• ELECTRIC DETONATORS
• ELECTRIC BRIDGES
• EXPLODING WIRES
• SLURRY COATING

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE