Radiation polymerized priming compositions
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorsGerald B. Franklin, Clyde F. Parrish
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Abstract
Extrudable priming mixture comprising 32-42% normal lead styphnate, 14-16% antimony sulfide, 30-33% barium nitrate, 3.9-4.1% tetracene, 6-8% aluminum powder, and 41/2-8% binder comprising the liquid monomers methyl methacrylate and trimethylolpropanetrimethacrylate, is solidified to a material of admirable percussion sensitivity by radiation polymerization of liquid monomers therein.
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Process for forming a priming composition of admirable percussion sensitivity and low dusting properties comprising irradiating said composition comprising by weight about 32-42% normal lead styphnate, about 14-16% antimony sulfide, about 30-33% barium nitrate, about 3.9-4.1% tetracene, about 6-8% aluminum powder, and about 41/2-8% binder comprising methyl methacrylate and trimethylolpropanetrimethacrylate, to form a polymerized, hard, dry solid.
An irradiation polymerized priming composition of admirable percussion sensitivity and low dusting properties comprising by weight about 32-42% normal lead styphnate, about 14-16% antimony sulfide, about 30-33% barium nitrate, about 3.9-4.1% tetracene, about 6-8% aluminum powder, and about 41/2-8% binder comprising methyl methacrylate and trimethylolpropanetrimethacrylate.
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