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Low vulnerability gun propellant

US4506069A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1983
Grant dateMar 19, 1985
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B45/10
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A prepolymer for use in preparing a binder for low vulnerability gun propellants. The condensation of an alkynediol and formaldehyde produces a prepolymer which is cured with a polyisocyanate. The resulting binder can be combined with 1,3,5,7-tetramethylenetetranitramine (HMX) or 1,3,5-trimethylenetrinitramine (RDX), and is readily extruded as multi-perforated propellant grains, the extruded material having a greatly reduced tendency to slumping, and an enhanced mass impetus value.

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