Novel high explosive compositions
This is a technique of preparing explosive compositions by the in-situ reaction of polynitroaliphatic compounds with one or more carboranes or carborane derivatives. One or more polynitroaliphatic reactants are combined with one or more carborane reactants in a suitable container and mixed to a homogeneous reaction mixture using a stream of inert gas or conventional mixing means. Ordinarily the container is a fissure, crack, or crevice in which the explosive is to be implanted. The ratio of reactants will determine not only the stoichiometry of the system, but will effect the quality and quantity of combustion products, the explosive force obtained as well as the impact sensitivity. The test values can shift with even relatively slight changes or modifications in the reaction conditions. Eighteen illustrative examples accompany the disclosure. (46 claims)
- Assignee:
- US Atomic Energy Comm.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3378416
- OSTI ID:
- 5824313
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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BORON COMPOUNDS
CARBON COMPOUNDS
CARBORANES
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
ELEMENTS
EXPLOSIVE STIMULATION
EXPLOSIVES
FLUIDS
GASES
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RARE GASES
STIMULATION
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