Hydrolyzable polymers for explosive and propellant binders
US6395112B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06B21/0091
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A degradable polymer has an ester component adjacent to a poly(oxyethylene) component in the polymer chain. The hydrophilic nature of the poly(oxyethylene) draws water close to the ester in the polymer chain, which increases the rate of hydrolysis of the ester. The degradable polymer is useful as a binder in for explosive and propellant compositions.
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