Embodiments of the present
subject matter provide an improved percussion primer composition and improved hot-wire igniter
acceptor, wherein lead styphnate is replaced with a lead-free material, 4,6-dinitro-7-hydroxybenzofuroxan,
potassium salt (KDNP). Embodiments of the percussion primer composition include KDNP, a sensitizer, an oxidizer,
calcium silicide, a fuel, and a binder. Sensitizers may include
tetracene. Oxidizers may include alkali or alkaline earth nitrates, oxides, or peroxides (such as
barium nitrate). Fuel materials may include metals,
metal sulfides, or other non-
metallic materials. Common binders may include
nitrocellulose based shellacs,
gum arabic / poly
vinyl alcohol mixtures, and
guar gum / poly
vinyl alcohol mixtures. Embodiments of the hot-wire igniter device include a bridgewire, an
acceptor, and an output, where KDNP is the
acceptor. Power supply may be in the form of
constant current /
voltage or current flow from a
capacitor discharge. Certain embodiments utilize a variety of output formulations, such as BKNO3, black
powder, and Red Dot double base
propellant.