Metal oxide containing gas generating composition
US6156230A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06D5/06
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A gas generating composition comprising ammonium nitrate and a non-toxic metal oxide which reduces the pressure exponent and enables the composition to sustain combustion at or near atmospheric pressure, thereby improving combustion efficiency. The composition is useful for various purposes, such as inflating a vehicle occupant restraint, i.e., an air bag for an automotive vehicle or aircraft, as well as aircraft escape chutes or the like.
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