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Binary munition system
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1989-10-03
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2009-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A binary munition system comprising at least two non-explosive ingredients that combine in flight to form a relatively safe explosive. The combination of said non-explosive ingredients for the purpose of forming safe explosives is novel. The binary munition stores the non-explosive ingredients in separate compartments which utilize membranes, bags or containers to facilitate the separation. The munition is equipped with means in which to rupture the compartments upon launch or fire. The purpose of the munition is to maintain separation of the non-explosive ingredients and to achieve mixing of the ingredients upon launch or fire of said munition.
Inventors
- 👤 Evan H. Walker
- 👤 Warren W. Hillstrom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:15
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B12/00; F42B12/02; F42B12/20; F42B12/208; C; C06; C06B; C06B47/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S102/00; Y10S102/705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said means for separation and storage comprises at least two compartments running the length of the round of munition and located around a central axis; wherein said compartments each contain a membrane, bag or container for the separate storage of said non-explosive ingredients; and wherein said munition further comprises stator and rotor vanes positioned within said outer shell and along said central axis in a fashion which rupture the mebranes, bags or containers when said munition is launched or fired.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said means for separation and storage comprises at least two compartments running the length of the round of munition and located around a central axis; wherein said compartments each contain a membrane, bag or container for the separate storage of said non-explosive ingredients; and wherein said munition further comprises stator and rotor vanes positioned within said outer shell and along said central axis in a fashion which rupture the mebranes, bags or containers when said munition is launched or fired.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A munition according to claim 1, wherein said membranes, bags or containers are composed of polymeric encapsulant materials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A munition according to claim 2, wherein said polymeric encapsulant materials are selected from the group consisting of Viton-A, polyethylene, nylon and Teflon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A munition according to claim 1, wherein the non-explosive ingredients to be stored are ethylene diamine and nitric acid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A munition according to claim 1, wherein the non-explosive ingredients to be stored are hydrazine and ammonium nitrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A munition according to claim 1, wherein the non-explosive ingredients to be stored are hydroxylammonium nitrate, and triethanolamine nitrate and water wherein said water content in said explosive is less than 10.0 wt. percent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said non-explosive ingredients to be stored are isopropylamine, hydroxylamine and nitric acid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said non-explosive ingredients to be stored are isopropylamine, hydroxylamine and nitric acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A munition according to claim 7, wherein an effective amount of ammonium nitrate may be added to the nitric acid for increased performance of the munition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage therein of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said separation and storage means comprises a chamber wherein said non-explosive ingredients are separated from one another by polymeric encapsulant materials; wherein said munition further comprising a conventional fuze; and wherein said non-explosive ingredients are isopropylamine, hydroxylamine and nitric acid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
75 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage therein of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said separation and storage means comprises a chamber wherein said non-explosive ingredients are separated from one another by polymeric encapsulant materials; wherein said munition further comprising a conventional fuze; and wherein said non-explosive ingredients are isopropylamine, hydroxylamine and nitric acid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A munition according to claim 9, wherein said polymeric encapsulant materials are selected from the group consisting of Viton-A, polyethylene, nylon and Teflon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A munition according to claim 9, wherein an effective amount of ammonium nitrate may be added to the nitric acid for increased performance of the safe explosive.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
89 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage therein of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said separation and storage means comprises a chamber wherein said non-explosive ingredients are separated from one another by polymeric encapsulant materials; wherein said munition further comprises a conventional fuze; and wherein said non-explosive ingredients are hydroxylammonium nitrate, triethanolamine nitrate and water wherein said water content in said explosive is less than 10.30 wt. percent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
89 words
A munition comprising an outer shell and means for the separation and storage therein of an effective amount of two or more non-explosive ingredients which when combined chemically react to form a safe explosive; wherein said separation and storage means comprises a chamber wherein said non-explosive ingredients are separated from one another by polymeric encapsulant materials; wherein said munition further comprises a conventional fuze; and wherein said non-explosive ingredients are hydroxylammonium nitrate, triethanolamine nitrate and water wherein said water content in said explosive is less than 10.30 wt. percent.
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