R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

Delay
Delay
Verzögerung; retard
A pyrotechnic, mechanical, electronic, or explosive train component
that introduces a controlled time delay in some element of the arming
or functioning of a fuze mechanism.
delay, arming
The time or distance interval between the instant a device carrying the
fuze is launched and the instant the fuze becomes armed.
delay compositions
Verzögerungssätze; compositions retardatrices
Delay compositions are mixtures of materials which, when pressed
into delay tubes, react without evolution of gaseous products and thus
ensure the minimum variation in the delay period. Examples of such
mixtures are potassium permanganate with antimony; lead dioxide or
minium with silicium; redox reactions with fluorides and other halides
(W also Coruscatives and W delay, gasless).
delay element
An explosive train component normally consisting of a primer, a delay
column, and a relay detonator or transfer charge assembled in that
order in a single housing to provide a controlled time interval.
delay function
The time or distance interval between the initiation of the fuze and the
detonation.
delay fuze
Verzögerungszünder; fusée retardatrice
In the military, delay fuses are complete shell fuses which set off the
explosive charge a definite time after impact.
delay, gasless
Verzögerung, gaslos; retard sans formation de gaz
Delay elements consisting of a pyrotechnic mixture that burns without
production of gases.
delayed initiation; delayed inflammation
Zündverzug; Anzündverzug
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