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High- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high-pressure, high-velocity gases

US4963203A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1990
Grant dateOct 16, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06D5/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A high- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high-pressure and high-velocity gases comprises an oxidizable metal, an oxidizing reagent, and a high-temperature-stable gas-producing additive selected from the group consisting of metal carbides and metal nitrides.

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