Explosive and thermic compositions or charges – Structure or arrangement of component or product
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2011-11-22
McDonough, James (Department: 1731)
Explosive and thermic compositions or charges
Structure or arrangement of component or product
C149S021000, C149S108200, C149S108400, C149S108800, C149S109400
Reexamination Certificate
active
08062442
ABSTRACT:
Triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and other explosives of the peroxide family are safely degraded in situ. Nano and micron size metal particles in an elemental state include pure iron and magnesium or iron and magnesium particles that are mechanically alloyed with palladium and nickel. The metal particles are used in both the elemental state and in emulsions that are made from water, a hydrophobic solvent, such as corn oil, and a food-grade nonionic surfactant. The neat metals and emulsified zero valent metals (EZVM) safely degrade TATP with the major degradation product being acetone. The EZVM system absorbs and dissolves the TATP into the emulsion droplets where TATP degradation occurs. EZVM systems are ideal for degrading dry TATP crystals that may be present on a carpet or door entrance. Both the neat metal system and the emulsion system (EZVM) degrade TATP in an aqueous slurry.
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Clausen, III Christian
Fidler Rebecca
Geiger Cherie L.
Sigman Michael
Law Offices of Brian S. Steinberger , P.A.
McDonough James
Morlin Joyce P.
Steinberger Brian S.
University of Central Florida Research Foundation Inc.
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