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Blasting cap

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000372

A small, sensitive explosive device used to initiate the detonation of a larger, less sensitive explosive charge, such as those found in perforating guns. It contains a primary explosive that detonates from an electrical signal or impact, creating a shock wave to trigger the main charge. Blasting caps are designed for precise and controlled initiation of downhole explosives.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000372
FieldOil and gas
SubjectWell Completions
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000372",
  "term": "Blasting cap",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A small, sensitive explosive device used to initiate the detonation of a larger, less sensitive explosive charge, such as those found in perforating guns. It contains a primary explosive that detonates from an electrical signal or impact, creating a shock wave to trigger the main charge. Blasting caps are designed for precise and controlled initiation of downhole explosives.",
  "subject": "Well Completions",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/blasting-cap/"
}

Record 399 of 4,468 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.