Intermolecular complex explosives
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
InventorsMichael A. Patrick, Stephen A. Aubert
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Abstract
A melt/cast explosive composition comprising about 20 to 100 wt. % of a binary complex of ammonium nitrate (AN) and methyl nitroguanidine (MeNQ) in a molar ratio of about 0.55:1 to 1.35:1. This binary complex may be used alone or it may be formulated with up to about 80 wt. % compatible fuels and/or oxidizers to tailor the formulation for specific military or commercial applications.
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A melt/cast explosive composition comprising about 20 to 100 wt. % of a binary complex of ammonium nitrate and methylnitroguanidine in a molar ratio of about 0.55:1 to 1.35:1.
The explosive composition of claim 8 containing 40 parts of the composition of claim 8 and 60 parts nitroguanidine.
The explosive composition of claim 8 containing 30 parts of the composition of claim 8, 20 parts aluminum powder and 50 parts nitroguanidine.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.