Low density watergel explosive composition

Details Low density watergel explosive composition Low density watergel explosive composition

1993-12-22

1996-02-13

Miller, Edward A.

Explosive and thermic compositions or charges

Structure or arrangement of component or product

149 46, C06B 4500, C06B 3128

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054908876

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a watergel explosive composition, and method of manufacturing the same, that has a density of less than 0.8 g/cc. The composition has good water resistance and is especially useful in blasting applications calling for lower energy explosives.

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