Non-electric Detonators
Non-electric detonators usually take the form of an ignition-based explosive. Whilst they are mainly used in commercial operations, non-electric detonators are still used in military operations. This form of detonator is most commonly initiated using safety fuse, and used in non time-critical detonations i.e. Conventional Munitions Disposal. Well known detonators are lead azide, Pb(N3)2, silver azide (AgN3) and mercury fulminate . These chemicals explode when struck or if an electric discharge is passed through it.
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