Prilled explosive composition
AssigneeHer Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of National Defence
InventorsThomas S. Sterling, Jean-Yves Belanger, Kenneth S. Kalman
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Abstract
A free-flowing explosive composition exhibiting high brisance and high blasting power is described, comprising 35-80% by weight TNT, 10-30% by weight aluminum and 0-45% by weight RDX, in spheroidal prill form.
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A free-flowing, high-density, water-resistant explosive composition, comprising 35-80% by weight trinitrotoluene, 10-30% by weight aluminum and 0-45% by weight cyclonite, in spheroidal prill form.
A method for the manufacture of a free flowing high-density, water resistant explosive composition, said explosive composition comprising 35-80% by weight TNT, 10-30% by weight aluminum, and 0-45% by weight RDX, in spheroidal prill form, comprising:
- (a) forming a molten mixture of said explosive composition,
- (b) forming droplets of the molten mixture,
- (c) solidifying the droplets by cooling to form spheroidal prills, and
- (d) collecting the prills.
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