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Title: Energetic powder

Abstract

Fluoroalkylsilane-coated metal particles. The particles have a central metal core, a buffer layer surrounding the core, and a fluoroalkylsilane layer attached to the buffer layer. The particles may be prepared by combining a chemically reactive fluoroalkylsilane compound with an oxide coated metal particle having a hydroxylated surface. The resulting fluoroalkylsilane layer that coats the particles provides them with excellent resistance to aging. The particles can be blended with oxidant particles to form energetic powder that releases chemical energy when the buffer layer is physically disrupted so that the reductant metal core can react with the oxidant.

Inventors:
 [1];  [2]
  1. Jemez Springs, NM
  2. Los Alamos, NM
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
879942
Patent Number(s):
6666936
Application Number:
10/366224
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
C - CHEMISTRY C06 - EXPLOSIVES C06B - EXPLOSIVES OR THERMIC COMPOSITIONS
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-36
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Jorgensen, Betty S, and Danen, Wayne C. Energetic powder. United States: N. p., 2003. Web.
Jorgensen, Betty S, & Danen, Wayne C. Energetic powder. United States.
Jorgensen, Betty S, and Danen, Wayne C. Tue . "Energetic powder". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/879942.
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year = {Tue Dec 23 00:00:00 EST 2003},
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Fluoroalkylsilane Monolayers Formed by Chemical Vapor Surface Modification on Hydroxylated Oxide Surfaces
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