Iron based reactive powders that spontaneously ignite and burn when coming into contact with air. Pyrophoric payloads currently being produced for the 40mm DNT M918E1 High Velocity and M781E1 Low Velocity cartridges.
Advantages include:
- High visibility day (unaided eye) and night (thermal & IR) past 1,500 meters
- No explosive ignition
- Non-dud range safety
- Reduced fire risk
- Extended shelf life (20+ years)
