Lead Styphnate

Highly sensitive primary explosive historically used in detonators.

lead hexanitrobenzoate

Lead styphnate is an inorganic compound with the formula Pb(C₄H₃O₃)₂·PbCO₃. It is a highly sensitive primary explosive, historically used in detonators and percussion caps. Due to its instability and toxicity of lead compounds, it's largely replaced by safer alternatives.

Lead styphnate is derived from the combination of lead and styphnic acid.

explosive

lead styphnic acid

detonators percussion caps

chemical compound explosive material