Explosive and thermic compositions or charges – Structure or arrangement of component or product
Patent
1987-11-23
1989-05-16
Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Explosive and thermic compositions or charges
Structure or arrangement of component or product
149 46, 149 61, 1491096, C06B 4500
Patent
active
048306878
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a thermodynamically stable fluid system for use in combination with a solid oxidizer to provide an explosive composition. The fluid system comprises 1-70% by weight of water, 5-20% by weight of a surfactant, 0-35% by weight of a cosurfactant, and 5-85% by weight of an organic oil. Any droplet formation within the system has diameter or a thickness of less than or equal to about 0.1 microns. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid system is a microemulsion. When the fluid system is combined with a solid oxidizer, an explosive composition is formed, and the resulting explosive composition has a density greater than ANFO under similar conditions. The fluid system acts to increase the density of the oxidizer.
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Mullay John J.
Sohara Joseph A.
Atlas Powder Company
Lechert Jr. Stephen J.
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