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Perchlorate free flash bang compositions for pyrotechnic training rounds

US7578895B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2005
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06C15/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A perchlorate-free solid pyrotechnic flash bang composition is disclosed, which comprises an oxidizer component selected from the group comprising potassium nitrate, strontium nitrate, and basic copper nitrate and combinations thereof, a metallic fuel component selected from the group comprising aluminum, magnesium, magnesium-aluminum alloys, silicon, zirconium, and combinations thereof, and a non-metallic fuel component comprising sulfur. The flash bang pyrotechnic composition may also further comprise a ballistic accelerant component, a pH stabilizer, and a free flow/anti-caking component.

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