The long-term use of lead-based primaries has created significant environmental and health hazards, leading to a "holy grail" search for "green" or heavy-metal-free alternatives.
A prominent candidate designed to be a "drop-in" replacement for lead azide, offering comparable performance without the toxicity. Primary Explosives
Lead azide can react with atmospheric CO2CO sub 2 The long-term use of lead-based primaries has created