Structural metallic binders for reactive fragmentation weapons
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1. A munition comprising:
- a reactive fragment comprising a plurality of discrete structures dispersed in a metallic binder material, andwherein each structure comprises an energetic material, the energetic material including a first material that is a reducing metal or metal hydride and a second material that is a metal oxide.
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Abstract
A munition is described including a reactive fragment having an energetic material dispersed in a metallic binder material. A method is also described including forming a energetic material; combining the energetic material with a metallic binder material to form a mixture; and shaping the mixture to form a reactive fragment. The munition may be in the form of a warhead, and the reactive fragment may be contained within a casing of the warhead.
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1. A munition comprising:
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a reactive fragment comprising a plurality of discrete structures dispersed in a metallic binder material, and wherein each structure comprises an energetic material, the energetic material including a first material that is a reducing metal or metal hydride and a second material that is a metal oxide. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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