Sensitivity Relative to Other Explosives

The tests developed for azides are, in general, not different from those used for other solid explosives. However, in common with other primary explosives. 

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For purposes of comparison the sensitivities of lead azide to various stimuli as measured in some common laboratory tests are given in Table I. The values given are not definitive except with respect to the particular apparatus and samples used, but they do indicate azide sensitivities in relation to those of other explosives measured with the same apparatus. The tests referred to in Table I are described later in the chapter. 

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