Gas generating material

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1986-12-24

1987-09-29

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Structure or arrangement of component or product

Particles of diverse size or shape

149 2, 149 35, 149 40, 149 41, 149110, 149114, 102289, 102292, 102530, C06B 4502

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046967052

ABSTRACT:
Structure for generating nitrogen gas for inflating an air bag vehicle occupant restraint comprises a grain made of an azide based material which generates gas upon combustion. The grain is made of a gas generating material which includes 61-68% by weight of sodium azide, 0-5% by weight of sodium nitrate, 0-5% by weight of bentonite, 23-28% by weight of iron oxide, 1-2% by weight of fumed silica, and from about 2 to about 6% by weight of graphite fibers having a diameter of 3-15 microns and an average length of 40 to 125 thousandths of an inch.

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