Accession Number:

ADD002035

Title:

Single Chemical Electric Detonator.

Descriptive Note:

Patent Application,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Scott,Calvin L.
• Leopold,Howard S.

Report Date:

1974-11-08

Pagination or Media Count:

8.0

Abstract:

This patent application relates to an electric explosive detonator having mercuric-5-nitrotetrazole as the sole explosive charge and to a method of detonating a secondary explosive.

Descriptors:

• *Explosive charges
• *Detonators
• *Mercury compounds
• Patents
• Stability
• Sensitivity
• Azoles
• Salts

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE