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Methods for preparing age-stabilized propellant compositions

US6059906A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1997
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2017

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

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an age-stabilized and/or strengthened ammonium nitrate propellant composition wherein the strengthening agent is selected from the group consisting of azodicarbonamide, dicyandiamide, oxamide and mixtures thereof and wherein the age-stabilizing agent is a molecular sieve having a pore size of 13 angstroms or less.

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