förstärkningsladdning
förstärkningsladdning is a Swedish term that translates to "reinforcement charge" or "booster charge" in English. It refers to an additional amount of explosive material used to ensure the reliable detonation of a main explosive charge. In demolition and mining operations, a small detonator initiates a primer charge, which in turn ignites the main explosive. However, the primer charge alone might not possess sufficient energy to reliably detonate a large or insensitive main charge, especially under challenging conditions such as water ingress or low temperatures.
The förstärkningsladdning acts as an intermediary. It is a small, specifically designed explosive element placed between