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Reactive compositions including metal

US8361258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2011
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC06B45/04
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A precursor composition of a reactive material that comprises a metal material and an energetic material, such as at least one oxidizer or at least one class 1.1 explosive. The metal material defines a continuous phase at a processing temperature of the precursor composition and the energetic material is dispersed therein. The metal material may be a fusible metal alloy having a melting point ranging from approximately 46° C. to approximately 250° C. The fusible metal alloy may include at least one metal selected from the group consisting of bismuth, lead, tin, cadmium, indium, mercury, antimony, copper, gold, silver, and zinc. The reactive composition may have a density of greater than approximately 2 g/cm3. The reactive composition may also include a polymer/plasticizer system.

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