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Shock mitigation barrier for warheads

US8978560B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2010
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/207
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nanocomposite explosive liner for a main fill charge in a warhead may include a secondary high explosive having a mean crystal size less than about one micron, and a binder. The porosity of the liner may be in a range of about 1% to about 20%. A weight percentage of the binder in the liner may be in a range of about 1% to about 20%.

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