High- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high-pressure, high-velocity gases

Patent · Tue Oct 16 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:5979721

Halcomb, D L; Mohler, J H

This patent describes a high- and low-temperature-stable thermite composition for producing high pressure and high-velocity gases. It comprises an oxidizable metal, an oxidizing reagent, and a high-temperature-stable gas producing additive selected from the group consisting of metal carbides and metal nitrides.

• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (USA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4963203; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-500829
• OSTI ID: 5979721
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 29 Mar 1990
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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