Primary Explosives 90%

A heavy-metal-free compound, though it sometimes suffers from poor performance in extreme cold.

and moisture to form hydrazoic acid, which in turn reacts with copper to form the extremely sensitive and lethal copper azide. Primary Explosives

): Extensively used in the 19th century, this compound was one of the first practical primary explosives, famously used by Alfred Nobel in his detonators, but it is highly toxic and expensive. Lead Azide ( Lead Azide ( Remote-operated facilities are often required

Remote-operated facilities are often required to manufacture and test these materials to protect personnel. Summary Table: Legacy vs. Green Primaries Legacy Primaries (Lead Azide) Green Primaries (e.g., DBX-1) Toxicity High (Heavy Metal) Low (Environmentally Friendly) Sensitivity High (Controlled) Stability Moderate/Good Good Thermal Stability Replacement Status Lead Styphnate ( C6HN3O8Pbcap C sub 6 cap

): The most common military primary, preferred for its stability under loading and excellent initiation ability. Lead Styphnate ( C6HN3O8Pbcap C sub 6 cap H cap N sub 3 cap O sub 8 cap P b