A Brief Description of the Construction and Function of Common Electric Matches

Lawrence Weinman and K. L. Kosanke

ABSTRACT: A simple description of the construction and the physical principles governing the function of common electric matches and some implications of these principles for testing and firing them are presented.

Keywords: electric match, heat resistance, current, volt, pyrogen


Ref: JPyro, Issue 19, 2004, pp66-71
(J19_66)

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