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Ultra high-energy azide containing gun propellants

US5053087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1990
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B25/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A family of ultra high-energy gun propellant systems based upon a nitrocellulose binder matrix, and containing a variety of azide components to provide a formulation having reduced isochoric flame temperatures and ultra-high mass impetus.

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