Gas generating compositions
US6235132A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06D5/06
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pyrotechnic material comprising at least one fuel and an oxidizer of ceric ammonium nitrate or a mixture of ceric ammonium nitrate and one or more other oxidizers, and, optionally, sub-micron (i.e., having an average particle size of less than about 1 .mu.m) fumed silica for use as a low-solids gas generating composition. When the oxidizer-fuel mixture is within about 4 percent of stoichiometric balance, the pyrotechnic material provides a low solids gas generant less than about 30 percent solids on combustion, and may be formed as pressed pellets, grains, or granules for use in automotive passive restraint systems.
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