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Anhydrous 5-aminotetrazole gas generant compositions and methods of preparation

US5500059A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1995
Grant dateMar 19, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B43/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid composition for generating a nitrogen containing gas is provided. The composition includes an oxidizer and a 5-aminotetrazole fuel selected from anhydrous 5-aminotetrazole derivatives, salts, complexes, and mixtures thereof. The salts and complexes are generally metal salts and complexes. The metal can be a transition metal. Metals that have been found to be particularly useful include copper, boron, cobalt, zinc, potassium, sodium, and strontium. The oxidizer is generally a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide. The composition can include certain other components such as secondary oxidizers, burn rate modifiers, slag formers, and binders.

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