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mercury fulminate

/ˈmɜːrkjʊri ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/

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/ˈmɜːrkjʊri ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ruВысокочувствительное и взрывчатое химическое соединение, часто используемое в качестве инициирующего взрывчатого вещества в детонаторах и капсюлях-детонаторах благодаря своей способности легко активироваться от тепла или удара.

A highly sensitive and explosive chemical compound, often used as a primary explosive in detonators and blasting caps due to its ability to be easily initiated by heat or shock.

  1. C2formal

    A highly sensitive primary explosive compound used in detonators and percussion caps.

    ruВзрывчатое соединение

    • Mercury fulminate is often used in blasting caps for mining operations.
    • The chemist handled the mercury fulminate with extreme caution due to its sensitivity.
    • Early firearms used mercury fulminate in their percussion caps.