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Thermogenic compositions

US4255157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1979
Grant dateMar 10, 1981
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Expiry dateSep 18, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thermogenic composition comprising (1) at least one of alkali metal sulphides, polysulphides and hydrates thereof, (2) at least one of carbonaceous materials, (3) at least one of powdered iron, magnesium, aluminum and powdered alloys of these metals and, if desired, calcium oxide, the thermogenic composition being capable of heat generation when contacted with air or oxygen.

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