Non-toxic primers for small caliber ammunition
US6620267B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06C7/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A non-toxic primer composition for use in ammunition is provided with a hygroscopic oxidizer which is protected from absorption of water vapor by a water-barrier coating. A preferred oxidizer is potassium nitrate and a preferred coating is nitrocellulose.
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