Liners for warheads and warheads having improved liners
US8616130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B1/032
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved liners and explosive devices having improved liners are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a liner for an explosive device comprises a plate configured to be positioned against an explosive charge. The plate comprises rhenium, palladium, or a combination thereof, at least a bimodal particle size distribution having a powder grain size no greater than 25 microns, a substantially circular diameter, and a substantially concave interior relative to a surface of the explosive charge.
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