Question

In ionisation technique to detonation velocity measurements copper wires are used

Answer 1

In case of detonation methods for velocity measurement, copper wires are generally used.

This is because this process is associated with constant flow of electrical energy.

We also known that copper wire is a very good conductor of electricity.

Hence it is for this reason that copper wires are used.

The overall process concern highly explosive material i.e. the characteristic feature of detonation.

V.O.D. measurement techniques require electricity to pass through.