Patent ID: 6544363
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: C06C

Abstract:
A non-toxic heavy-metal-free primer mix suitable for effective use in heavy-load shotshells comprising:(a) a percussion-sensitive organic primary explosive consisting of DDNP in an amount of 22-30% by weight; (b) tetracene in an amount of 3-5% by weight; (c) powdered aluminum in an amount of 13-17% by weight; (d) PETN, a secondary highly shock-sensitive organic explosive, in an amount of 13-17% by weight; (e) fine glass in an amount of 8-12% by weight; (f) a primary oxidizer in the form of potassium nitrate in an amount of about 15-19% by weight; and (g) a secondary oxidizer in the form of ferric oxide in an amount of about 8-12% by weight.