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Explosive composition and its use in making ammunition

US5516378A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1995
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B45/105
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An explosive charge is disclosed for use as ammunition in a casing. The charge is comprised of a particulate propellant which is embedded in a solidified matrix prepared from an energetic liquid composition. The latter comprises a liquid, energetic plasticizer, a polyol and an organic polyisocyanate.

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