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Description

The M63 igniter consists of a closing plug assembly, igniter body assembly, and an igniter element assembly.

Hazardous Components

0.006 oz. (0.170 g) of igniter material (40% Potassium Chlorate, 32% Lead Thiocynate, 18% Charcoal, and 10% Egyptian Lacquer)

The closing plug assembly contains approximately 0.007 oz. (0.198 g) of black powder

See Also

Nothing else to see.

Source(s)

TM 43-0001-28, Artillery Ammunition, Guns, Howitzers, Mortars, Recoilless Rifles, Grenade Launchers, and Artillery Fuzes (1977)