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Perfluorocarbon vapor tagging of blasting cap detonators

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5375778

A plug for a blasting cap is made of an elastomer in which is dissolved a perfluorocarbon. The perfluorocarbon is released as a vapor into the ambient over a long period of time to serve as a detectable taggant.

DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-0016
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-80-085529; ERA-05-029571
Patent Number(s):
None
OSTI ID:
5375778
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English