Takmahl Centrifugal Primer

Structure
Mass 1 kg
Volume 1 m3

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Additional Information

Arek’Jaalan Analysis

Semantics

Takmahl : Artefacts of the ancient Takmahl race.

Centrifugal :

Primer :

Conclusion

A centrifugal primer is an item used in projectile ammunition manufacturing. A plastic cylinder makes up the body of the cartridge. Starting from the back of the interior of the cartridge: The primer material. A priming method for rimfire cartridges is disclosed in which a propellant solution is disposed adjacent a centrifugally located primer material in a rimfire cartridge. The solvent is then evaporated to leave a propellant film near the primer material in order to provide slower, more uniform ignition to thereby allow use of propellant powders which would otherwise be too fast or too sensitive. Then comes the main charge. Next is the projectile/projectiles. This can be a variety of things, from multiple shot, a single-bullet projectile, or a saboted flechette, and then, if necessary, the sabot/sabots. Sabots are a polymer coating that fits around the projectile. The polymer fits snugly against the rifling of the barrel and thus makes the cartridge more accurate if the projectile does not fit snugly against the rifling. Rifling creates centrifugal inertia and provides a more stable trajectory for projectiles.

Current knowledge of the uses of the Takmahl Centrifugal Primer texts suggests the Takmahl excelled in ballistic technologies.