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Reformulation of composition C-4 explosive

US6887324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2002
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B25/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition C4 substitute is provided, the substitute including 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazatetracyclo[5.5.0.05,903,11]-dodecane (CL-20), optionally one or more nitramines other than CL-20, and silicone fluid. Also provided is an additive composition including CL-20 and bis(dinitropropyl)acetal and bis(dinitropropyl)formal (BDNPA/F). The additive composition is preferably combined with composition C-4.

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