Microcrystalline Nitrocellulose Pyrotechnic Compositions
OwnerRussell Nickelinventor
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Abstract
A pyrotechnic composition comprising microcrystalline nitrocellulose which is characterized as an ultra low-smoke composition. The pyrotechnic composition includes at least one flame coloring agent, and may be produced with or without an optional oxidizing agent, with or without an optional metal powder, with or without an optional chlorine donor. Upon combustion, the pyrotechnic composition produces illuminating emissions having desired colors and luminosity characteristics with significantly reduced or toxic combustion products and smoke.
Claims17
A ultra low-smoke producing pyrotechnic composition for producing a colored flame composition comprising:
- microcrystalline nitrocellulose fuel from about 20 to about 97 percent by weight;
- and
- a flame coloring agent from about 1 to about 8 percent by weight.
A method for processing an ultra-low smoke producing pyrotechnic composition comprising:
- providing a dry microcrystalline nitrocellulose fuel from about 20 to about 97 percent by weight;
- adding a flame coloring agent from about 1 to about 8 percent by weight;
- mixing the ultra-low smoke producing pyrotechnic composition;
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- compressing said mixed ultra-low smoke producing pyrotechnic composition into a selected configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.