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Method of forming in place a gelled aqueous slurry explosive

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OSTI ID:6331508

The extrudability of an aqueous slurry explosive stabilized with a gelled polysaccharide gum is improved by incorporating an effective amount of water-soluble polyacrylamide in the composition. Preferably this is accomplished by injecting into the exit stream of the pump a solution of borax as gelling agent and polyacrylamide, to reduce resistance of the gel to extrusion through a tubular conduit into the desired location. (4 claims)

Assignee:
TUL; EDB-81-108613
Patent Number(s):
US 3619308
OSTI ID:
6331508
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English