Gun propellant containing ammonium azide and an inert casing

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1990-03-13

1992-01-21

Walsh, Donald P.

Ammunition and explosives

Powder form

Powder grain

102282, 102283, C06B 4500, C06D 500, C06D 506

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050819305

ABSTRACT:
A gun propellant comprises ammonium azide in finely divided form and at least one conventional propellant and/or explosive composition. The ammonium azide is free of any heavy metals capable of reacting with the ammonium azide to form metallic azides. The ammonium azide may be in pulverulent form or may be fabricated into a grain having a specific geometry. The ammonium azide may also be employed as a pyrotechnic formulation in a variety of environments.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2981616 (1961-04-01), Boyer
patent: 3066479 (1962-12-01), Koch, Jr.
patent: 3309248 (1967-03-01), Rausch
patent: 3898798 (1975-08-01), Williams
patent: 4702167 (1987-10-01), Reinelt et al.

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