Description
The Adapter Booster Mk. IVB is used in the 75mm Chemical Shell Mk II for 75-mm guns. In common with adapter boosters for chemical shell, its function is to break up the shell so that the contents may be released and scattered.
The booster charge consists of approximately 1/2 ounces of tetryl. Some boosters are loaded with half tetryl and half TNT, the tetryl being placed around the fuze socket.
Functioning
No information about functioning.
See Also
Cartridge, 75mm Chemical, Mk 2
Source(s)
TM 9-1904, Ammunition Inspection Guide (1944)
