Explosive and propellant composition and method
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1. An explosive and propellant composition which comprises an admixture of ascorbic acid having a particle size of about 10 microns or less and a nitrate-containing oxidation agent having a particle size of about 10 microns or less.
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Abstract
An explosive and propellant composition is obtained by admixing finely divided particles of ascorbic acid and a nitrate-containing oxidation agent, such as potassium nitrate. Admixing can be carried out in the dry state, at room temperature. The composition upon ignition gives off no sulfurous fumes, and leaves little or no carbon residue; and causes no corrosion with contacted metal surfaces.
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- 1. An explosive and propellant composition which comprises an admixture of ascorbic acid having a particle size of about 10 microns or less and a nitrate-containing oxidation agent having a particle size of about 10 microns or less.
- 10. A method of making an explosive and propellant composition of ascorbic acid having a particle size of about 10 microns or less and a nitrate-containing oxidation agent having a particle size of about 10 microns or less, comprising forming a homogeneous admixture of the two ingredients in particulate form.
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22. A consumable cartridge comprising:
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(a) priming means; (b) projectile means; and (c) molded cartridge case containing said projectile for use in a firearm, the molded cartridge case containing an explosive and propellant composition of ascorbic acid having a particle size of about 10 microns or less and a nitrate-containing oxidation agent having a particle size of about 10 microns or less. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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