Abstract

A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically.

IPC Classes  ?

• C06B 47/00 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase
• D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
• D03D 43/00 - Looms with change-boxes
• F42D 1/045 - Arrangements for electric ignition
• C06B 31/00 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
• C06B 31/28 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being ammonium nitrate
• C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
• C06B 25/34 - Compositions containing a nitrated organic compound the compound being a nitrated acyclic, alicyclic or heterocyclic amine

Abstract

A liquid electrically initiated and controlled composition comprising an oxidizer, soluble fuel additive(s), and other optional additives to enhance the chemical or ballistic properties, or a combination thereof is disclosed. The liquid composition further comprises stabilizers to enhance thermal stability, sequestrants to minimize deleterious effects of transition metal contaminants, and combustion enhancers maximizing efficiency. Buffers and heavy metal sequestering or complexing agents may be used in combination to achieve the highest degree of thermal stability. Additional ionic co-oxidizers may be added to the liquid composition to stabilize the liquid oxidizer and further depress freezing point. The liquid phase of matter allows flow via pipes or tubes from tanks, reservoirs, or other containers, through metering valves, followed by ignition or combustion modulation when stimulated by electrodes, statically or dynamically.

IPC Classes  ?

• C06B 47/00 - Compositions in which the components are separately stored until the moment of burning or explosion, e.g. "Sprengel"-type explosivesSuspensions of solid component in a normally non-explosive liquid phase, including a thickened aqueous phase
• C06B 31/00 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
• D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
• D03D 43/00 - Looms with change-boxes
• F42D 1/045 - Arrangements for electric ignition
• C06B 31/28 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt the salt being ammonium nitrate

Abstract

The present invention is an electrically controlled propellant comprising a binder, an oxidizer, and a cross-linking agent. The boric acid (the cross-linking agent) has been found to function as a cross-linking agent for the high molecular binder used to make the propellant, thereby improving the composition's ability to withstand combustion without melting. The present invention also may include 5-aminotetrazole (5-ATZ) as a stability-enhancing additive. The binder of the present invention may include polyvinylalcohol (PVA) and/or the co-polymer of polyvinylalcohol/polyvinylamine nitrate (PVA/PVAN).

IPC Classes  ?

• C06B 45/00 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product
• C06B 45/04 - Compositions or products which are defined by structure or arrangement of component or product comprising solid particles dispersed in solid solution or matrix
• C06B 31/00 - Compositions containing an inorganic nitrogen-oxygen salt
• D03D 23/00 - General weaving methods not special to the production of any particular woven fabric or the use of any particular loomWeaves not provided for in any other single group
• D03D 43/00 - Looms with change-boxes