Primary: Explosives

): Frequently used in percussion primers due to its high sensitivity to fire and electrostatic discharge. 3. The "Holy Grail": Green Primary Explosives

Lead azide can react with atmospheric CO2CO sub 2 Primary Explosives

For over a century, primary explosives have been dominated by heavy metal compounds, primarily mercury and lead. Mercury Fulminate ( ): Frequently used in percussion primers due to

Due to their extreme sensitivity, primary explosives are exceptionally dangerous to handle, particularly when dry. offering comparable performance without the toxicity.

A prominent candidate designed to be a "drop-in" replacement for lead azide, offering comparable performance without the toxicity.