Energetic composites

Patent · Tue Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:5338635

Danen, W C; Martin, J A

A method for providing chemical energy and energetic compositions of matter consisting of thin layers of substances which will exothermically react with one another. The layers of reactive substances are separated by thin layers of a buffer material which prevents the reactions from taking place until the desired time. The reactions are triggered by an external agent, such as mechanical stress or an electric spark. The compositions are known as metastable interstitial composites (MICs). This class of compositions includes materials which have not previously been capable of use as energetic materials. The speed and products of the reactions can be varied to suit the application. 3 figures.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5266132; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-774961
• OSTI ID: 5338635
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 8 Oct 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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