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Propellant formulation and process containing bi-metallic metal mixture

US5348597A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1989
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S149/114
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to metal filaments for use as fuel additives for rocket propellants, explosives, and other pyrotechnic devices. Preferred filaments are those such as zirconium, niobium and titanium (and alloys thereof) which have very high heat of combustion.

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