Energetic composites

Patent · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:869039

Danen, Wayne C ^[1]; Martin, Joe A ^[2]

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1. Los Alamos, NM
2. Espanola, NM

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.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5266132
• OSTI ID: 869039
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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