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Method for gelling nitroparaffins in explosive compositions

US4097316A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 1977
Grant dateJun 27, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 15, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B47/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process for producing explosive gel compositions is provided wherein a polymeric thickening agent is dispersed in an aqueous medium and a nitroparaffin is added thereafter to form dispersed globules of nitroparaffin gel within the aqueous medium. Gelling agents for the aqueous medium, fuels and non-explosive sensitizing material can then be added to form an explosive gel with excellent storage and detonation capabilities.

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