Explosive Train - Low Explosive Train

Low Explosive Train

An example of a low-explosive train is a rifle cartridge, which consists of

  1. a primer consisting of a small amount of primary high explosive which initiates the explosive train
  2. an igniter which is initiated by the primer and creates a flame that ignites the propellant
  3. a propellant consisting of a secondary low explosive that emits a large amount of gas as it deflagrates.

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