R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

183 Illuminant Composition
Igniter Cord Connector
Anzündlitzenverbinder
Igniter cord connectors ensure a safe transmission of the sparking
combustion of the igniter cord into the gunpowder core of a connected
safety fuse.
Igniter Safety Mechanism
Zündsicherung; dispositif de securite d’allumage
Device for interrupting (safing) or aligning (arming) an initiation train of
an explosive device, i.e., a rocket motor or gas generator.
Igniter Train
Anzünd-Kette; chaine d’allinmage (d’amorcage)
Step-by-step arrangement of charges in pyrotechnic or propellant by
which the initial fire from the primer is transmitted and intensified until
it reaches and sets off the main charge. Also called burning train or
explosive train.
Ignitibility
Zündwilligkeit; inflammabilité
Statement of ease with which burning of a substance may be initiated.
Ignition System
Zündanlage; système d’allumage
Arrangement of components used to initiate combustion of propellant
charge of gas generator (W Igniter Train ).
Illuminant Composition
Leuchtsatz; composition lumineuse
A mixture of materials used in the candle of a pyrotechnic device to
produce a high intensity light as its principal function. Materials used
include a fuel (-reducing agent), an oxidizing agent, a binder plus a
color intensifier and waterproofing agent. The mixture is loaded under
pressure in an container to form the illuminant charge. Basic formulations
contain sodium nitrate, magnesium and binder.