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Explosive composition for high temperature applications
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1975-11-19
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1995-11-19
Abstract
Abstract An explosive composition for high temperature applications comprises the reactant thorium and molybdenum trioxide. This composition when reacted liberates great amounts of thermal energy at extremely high temperatures in excess of 4000 DEG K forming reaction products of thorium dioxide and molybdenum.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter D. Zavitsanos
- 👤 Martin M. West
- 👤 William G. Browne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:42
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06B; C06B43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
9 words
An explosive composition, which comprises thorium and molybdenum trioxide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
9 words
An explosive composition, which comprises thorium and molybdenum trioxide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The reactive composition recited in claim 1 further including a refractory metal powder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The explosive composition recited in claim 2 wherein said refractory metal powder is selected from the group consisting of uranium, iron, aluminum, lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesiun.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |