Azide gas generant formulations

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1988-02-19

1989-06-06

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Containing inorganic metal azide

149 61, 280727, C06B 3500

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048362557

ABSTRACT:
A gas generant composition especially adapted for inflating automotive airbags in the event of a vehicle collision to protect the occupants of the vehicle from injury. The composition consists essentially of 65-74% alkali metal azide; 10-28% ferric oxide; 6-16% sodium nitrate; 0.1-2% fumed silica; and 0-2% molybdenum disulfide. The composition burns at from about 1.2 to about 1.7 inches per second (about 3.0 to about 4.3 cm/sec).

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