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Minimum smoke propellant composition

US6126763A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1998
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2018

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

Abstract

A high-performance minimum smoke propellant composition comprising an oxidizer and a lead salt which reduces the amount of smoke produced and enables the composition to sustain combustion at low pressure. The propellant is useful for various purposes, such as propelling man-rated, shoulder-launched rockets.

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