NON-TOXIC PRIMER MIX

摘要

A non-toxic primer mix including both bismuth sulfide and potassium nitrat e as the pyrotechnic portion of the primer is disclosed. In a further embodiment, a non--toxic primer mix comprising zinc sulfide and aluminum nitrate as the pyrotechnic portion of the primer mix is disclosed. Bismuth and zinc sulfide act as fuel s for the oxidizers of potassium and aluminum nitrate in providing an ignition flame f or the primer. The non-toxic primer mix further contains a lead-free explosive material, and additionally can include added fuels, sensitizers, explosives and binders.