Thermobaric explosives and compositions, and articles of manufacture and methods regarding the same
US7754036B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06B45/32
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pressable explosive composition is provided. The composition includes at least 40 weight percent of substantially uncoated fuel particles, a nitramine mechanically blended with the substantially uncoated fuel particles, and a binder coating the nitramine. The binder constitutes about 1 to about 6 weight percent of the pressable explosive composition. Also provided are a pressed thermobaric explosive, weapons containing the pressed thermobaric explosive, and methods for making the composition and thermobaric explosive.
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