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Electric primer with intrinsic conductive mix

US4994125A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B33/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electric primer has an intrinsically conductive pyrotechnic mixture consisting of a metal powder fuel, an alkaline oxidizer, and a sensitizing fuel. The primer mixture preferably consists of about 27% titanium metal powder, about 68% potassium chlorate, and 5% boron as the sensitizing fuel. Lead thiocyanate may also be added as a further sensitizing fuel. The primer is advantageously adapted for use in airbag inflators in an automobile passive restraint system.

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