US3765966A
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Gelled nitromethane composition
Assignee: IMC Chemical Group Inc
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Filing: 1972-07-21
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A process for the production of a gelled explosive composition of nitromethane, inorganic nitrate, a water or methanol fluid medium, and gelling agents therefor, comprising mixing said nitromethane and said fluid medium, adding with thorough agitation said inorganic nitrate, a gelling agent for the fluid medium and a cyanoethyl ether of galactomannan gum gelling agent for the nitromethane.
Inventors
- 👤 D Edwards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:04
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B25/00; C06B25/36; C06B47/00; C06B47/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said inorganic nitrate is ammonium nitrate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said inorganic nitrate is a mixture of sodium nitrate and ammonium nitrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said fluid medium is water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said fluid medium is methanol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said fluid medium is water saturated with ammonium nitrate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 wherein additionally a tetraalkyl titanate cross-linking agent for the cyanoethyl ether of galactomannan gum is incorporated therewith in said composition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |