Red phosphorous smoke producing composition

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1984-01-30

1985-08-13

Miller, Edward A.

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Structure or arrangement of component or product

Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix

149 29, 149 31, 149117, 102334, C06B 4510

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045348103

ABSTRACT:
A smoke-producing composition which will produce a dense smoke in about 5 conds and continues to produce a visible cloud having a duration of about 10 minutes for military screening operations in the field. The composition has critical limits in proportions and particle size for effective and efficient use in the 81 mm mortar cartridge. The composition consists essentially of 75 to 90 parts red phosphorus of 10.+-.5.mu. in size, 10 to 20 parts sodium nitrate of 30.+-.15.mu., and 4 to 10 parts of an epoxy binder. All parts being by weight.

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