Product Name: Pyrophoric Materials
Manufacturer Name: Armtec Textron Inc
Product Description: Iron-based reactive powders that spontaneously ignite and burn when coming into contact with air. Pyrophoric payloads currently being produced for the 40mm DNT M918E1 High Velocity and M781E1 Low Velocity cartridges. Advantages include high visibility during the day and night past 1,500 meters, no explosive ignition, non-dud range safety, reduced fire risk, and an extended shelf life of over 20 years.
Country: Canada
Status: Published
Main Category: Product Directory | Weapons Firearms / Ammunition Technologies
Sub-Categories: CHEMICALS (LAND) | WEAPONS (AMMUNITION-EXPLOSIVES) | CBRN (CHEMICAL / BIOLOGICAL / RADIOLOGICAL / NUCLEAR) DEFENCE | LAND DEFENCE PRODUCTS