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Aqueous slurry explosive containing a nitratoalkanolamine nitrate sensitizer

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OSTI ID:6589954
A salt explosive of the aqueous slurry type is described containing a nitratoalkanolamine nitrate as a sensitizer, soluble, and dissolved, in sensitizing amount in the aqueous solution phase. A method for in-situ formation of the sensitizer is described along with all or part of the salt component in aqueous solution for noncorportation into the finished explosive. Also a method is described for manufacture of the explosive, including preparation of the aqueous phase solution and mixing the remaining ingredients to form the finished explosive. (23 claims)
Assignee:
Hercules Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3793096
OSTI ID:
6589954
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English