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Intermolecular complex explosives

US4948438A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1989
Grant dateAug 14, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B31/36
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A melt/cast explosive composition comprising about 20 to 100 wt. % of a binary complex of ammonium nitrate (AN) and methyl nitroguanidine (MeNQ) in a molar ratio of about 0.55:1 to 1.35:1. This binary complex may be used alone or it may be formulated with up to about 80 wt. % compatible fuels and/or oxidizers to tailor the formulation for specific military or commercial applications.

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