Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems
Patent
1979-02-06
1981-03-17
Nelson, Peter A.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
149 1991, 252408, F42B 1904
Patent
active
042560381
ABSTRACT:
A plug for a blasting cap is made of an elastomer in which is dissolved a perfluorocarbon. The perfluorocarbon is released as a vapor into the ambient over a long period of time to serve as a detectable taggant.
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Dietz Russell N.
Senum Gunnar I.
Belkin Leonard
Besha Richard G.
Denny James E.
Nelson Peter A.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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