Explosive booster

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1980-07-25

1982-05-25

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Blasting

Contained blasting charge

102322, 102286, F42B 300

Patent

active

043310818

ABSTRACT:
An explosive booster is provided for the detonation of insensitive blasting agents. The booster contains TNT as the sole explosive ingredient, is sensitive to blasting cap initiation yet remains insensitive to impact initiation. The booster comprises an elongate structure having a gradually increasing density from end to end, only the less dense end being cap sensitive. Reduced density is accomplished by the incorporation of voids or pockets, by means of, for example, glass microspheres. Particulate sodium nitrate and vermiculite are included as density enhancers.

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patent: 3754061 (1973-08-01), Forrest et al.
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