CAPS (Primers) And Igniters

Question 1

Caps igniters and detonors are the what in the explosive train.

Answer 1

The start of the explosive train.

Question 2

3 types or means of igniting or initiating.

Answer 2

Mechanical means (mortar cart)

Electrical (det)

Igniferous (non elec detonator)

Question 3

Caps are also known as primers, which are/look like?

Answer 3

A small cap in which a small amount of sensitive explosive is pressed.

Question 4

3 types of ignition systems for SAA

Answer 4

Caps and integral anvil (berdan)

Caps and separate anvil (boxer)

Rim fired

Question 5

Caps compositions consist of 3 things?

Answer 5

Primary explosive

Sensitiser

Oxidiser

Question 6

Primary explosive in a cap contains?

Answer 6

Lead Styphnate

Potassium chlorate

Question 7

The sensitiser contains?

Answer 7

Powdered glass

Sulphur

Question 8

The oxidiser in a cap contains?

Answer 8

Potassium chlorate

Barium nitrate

Question 9

Define what initiators do?

Answer 9

A small quantity of heat or shock sensitive explosive used to start the process of combustion explosion or detonation.

Two types:
Igniferous
Disruptive

Question 10

When used in igniters, the function of the initiator is to ignite what 4 things?

Answer 10

Propellant

Primers

Delay elements

Gaines

Question 11

Detonators are subdivided into?
2

Answer 11

Fuze detonator

Demolition detonator

Question 12

Caps, igniters and detonators maybe ignited or initiated by what ways

Answer 12

Mechanical means, pecussion/friction

Electrical means, bridge wire

Igniferous/sparking, flame or spark

Question 13

Characteristics of priming compositions

Answer 13

Easily ignited
Generate high heat
Not burn to quickly or violently
Beo compadible with the mixture used