Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Electrical primer or ignitor
Patent
1996-10-07
1998-08-04
Miller, Edward A.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Electrical primer or ignitor
1022027, 149 89, F42B 310
Patent
active
057896976
ABSTRACT:
A chemical energy system is formed for producing detonations in a confined environment. An explosive mixture is formed from nitromethane (NM) and diethylenetriamine (DETA). A slapper detonator is arranged adjacent to the explosive mixture to initiate detonation of the mixture. NM and DETA are not classified as explosives when handled separately and can be safely transported and handled by workers in the field. In one aspect of the present invention, the chemicals are mixed at a location where an explosion is to occur. For application in a confined environment, the chemicals are mixed in an inflatable container to minimize storage space until it is desired to initiate an explosion. To enable an inflatable container to be used, at least 2.5 wt % DETA is used in the explosive mixture. A barrier is utilized that is formed of a carbon composite material to provide the appropriate barrel geometry and energy transmission to the explosive mixture from the slapper detonator system.
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Albright James N.
Engelke Raymond P.
Hedges Robert O.
Kammerman Alan B.
Miller Edward A.
The Regents of the University of California
Wilson Ray G.
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