Ammonium nitrate propellants and methods for preparing the same

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Felton, Aileen (Department: 3641)

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Structure or arrangement of component or product

Solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix

C149S109600

Reexamination Certificate

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06913661

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an age-stabilized and/or strengthened ammonium nitrate propellant composition wherein the strengthening agent is selected from the group consisting of azodicarbonamide, dicyandiamide, oxamide and mixtures thereof and wherein the age-stabilizing agent is a molecular sieve having a pore size of 13 angstroms or less.

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