What is explosive ammo called?

Incendiary ammunition is a type of ammunition tipped with a compound used for the visual feedback (tracing) of a trajectory taken by a projectile, upon firing.

What is explosive ammo used for?

It is designed to explode and destroy the weapon it is used in and perhaps injure or kill the person attempting to fire the weapon. In addition to explosive cartridges used in small arms exploding ammunition can include rocket-propelled grenades or mortar shells.

What are bullets that explode on impact called?

Expanding bullets, also known colloquially as dumdum bullets, are projectiles designed to expand on impact. This causes the bullet to increase in diameter, to combat over-penetration and produce a larger wound, thus dealing more damage to a living target.

Why are armor piercing rounds illegal?

The Gun Control Act of 1968 banned any armor piercing ammo that could be fired in handguns as a way to protect police officers.

Are ordinary detonators used in the military?

While they are mainly used in commercial operations, ordinary detonators are still used in military operations. This form of detonator is most commonly initiated using a safety fuse, and used in non time-critical detonations e.g. conventional munitions disposal.

What is an electronic detonator?

Electronic detonators are designed to provide the precise control necessary to produce accurate and consistent blasting results in a variety of blasting applications in the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. Electronic detonators may be programmed in millisecond or sub-millisecond increments using a dedicated programming device.

What type of explosive is used in a detonator?

Many detonators’ primary explosive is a material called ASA compound. This compound is formed from lead azide, lead styphnate and aluminium and is pressed into place above the base charge, usually TNT or tetryl in military detonators and PETN in commercial detonators.

What is a slapper detonator?

Slapper detonators are used in nuclear weapons. These components require large quantities of energy to initiate, making them extremely unlikely to accidentally discharge. In this type, a pulse from a laser passes down an optical fiber to strike and thus initiate a carbon-doped explosive.

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