Electrostatic Testing of M52A3B1 Primers

Abstract

Electrostatic sensitivity tests were conducted on M52A3B1 primers using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) gun to simulate human static discharge. The data were analysed by the Bruceton, probit, logit and AMCR techniques. The no-fire threshold (NFT) for electrostatic discharge was determined. Electroexplosive devices, Electrostatic initiation, Conducting compositions, Primers

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284421

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  • H. Billon
  • L. Redman

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  • Defence Science and Technology Group

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