Lithium water reactor

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1991-02-14

1996-09-10

Nelson, Peter A.

Ammunition and explosives

Incendiary

1491082, F42B 1200

Patent

active

055548180

ABSTRACT:
A lithium-water reactor for use in a motor, comprises a combustion chamber having means for spraying water onto a charge of lithium so as to cause combustion. The lithium can be provided as separate body or coating on the wall of the combustion chamber and conveniently includes a combustion initiator. The motor can be used in a torpedo propulsion unit, or any other marine application requiring an energy source.

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