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Non-toxic primer

US5547528A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1995
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06C7/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved non-toxic primer which is devoid of metallic oxidizing compounds and of hygroscopic compounds and is comprised of 30-75% by weight of at least two percussion-sensitive compounds selected from a group consisting of a diazo, a triazole, and a tetrazole compound mixed with approximately 10-30% by weight of a suitable propellant, and a frictionator comprised preferably of approximately 12% by weight of calcium silicide and 8% by weight of fine particles of glass. The glass preferably has a particle size of dimensions less than 0.0021". The primer provides improved propellant ignition, non-toxic ignition products, improved ballistic data, and greatly minimizes misfires.

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