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Propellant containing a thermoplatic burn rate modifer

US5682009A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 1996
Grant dateOct 28, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B45/22
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a propellent having a deterred burn rate. The propellent is a particulate containing an energetic binder base and a thermoplastic burn deterrent. The energetic binder has in impetus (energy) in excess of 200,000 foot pounds per pound (mass) and the thermoplastic burn deterrent is both a solid at room temperature and soluble in an organic solvent. The burn deterrent is gradationally dispersed within the particulate with the greatest concentration of burn deterrent at the particulate periphery.

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