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Cartridge having high pressure light gas

US5703322A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1995
Grant dateDec 30, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06D5/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cartridge for accelerating a projectile includes a light gas pressurized in a sealed container to 5,000-10,000 psi. Upon ignition in the sealed container, a gas mixture having a low or intermediate molecular weight and a high or low energy density is applied as a high sound speed gas to accelerate the projectile to speeds of above about 2.4 km/sec.

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