Insensitive binary explosive production process
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1. A method of preparing an explosive from a two component explosive composition comprising admixing 2-ethylhexyl nitrate and a granular solid oxidizer and mixing the two components together in a container until a uniform mixture of a damp sand consistency is reached.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a multi-component explosive composition coising 2-ethylhexyl nitrate and a granular solid oxidizer. An optional additional component is a second fuel, e.g., aluminum. An optional component in the absence of the second fuel is azodicarbonamide. Methods for making the explosive are provided.
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- 1. A method of preparing an explosive from a two component explosive composition comprising admixing 2-ethylhexyl nitrate and a granular solid oxidizer and mixing the two components together in a container until a uniform mixture of a damp sand consistency is reached.
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Current Assigneethe united states of america as represented by the secretary of the navy
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Original Assigneethe united states of america as represented by the secretary of the navy
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InventorsBrown, Jerry S., Conkling, John A.
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Primary Examiner(s)Nelson, Peter A.
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Application NumberUS08/869,724Time in Patent Office341 DaysField of Search264/3.2, 264/3.4, 149/109.6US Class Current264/3.2CPC Class CodesC06B 21/00 Apparatus or methods for wo...C06B 25/36 the compound being a nitrop...C06B 29/16 with a nitrated organic com...C06B 31/12 with a nitrated organic com...C06B 31/32 with a nitrated organic com...
