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Combustible objects, in particular combustible cartridge cases, which are heat-resistant

US4365558A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1979
Grant dateDec 28, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 7, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S102/70
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of combustible objects used in weaponry and in particular to the field of combustible cartridge cases. The combustible objects according to the invention are covered with a thin layer of varnish, based on an organic binder, containing hollow microbeads, the said varnish being based on a binder chosen from the group comprising chlorinated rubbers, polyvinylidene chloride, cellulosic binders, glycero-phthalic binders, polyurethane resins and polyepoxy resins. The varnish contains between 5 and 20% by weight, preferably about 10%, of hollow microspheres, relative to the dissolved polymer, and optionally between 2 and 15% by weight of an energy-producing charge having a self-ignition point above 200.degree. C. The combustible objects according to the invention exhibit delayed self-ignition if they are placed in contact with a hot wall, without their thermodynamic properties being adversely affected.

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