Rene D Valentine

US Patent:

61743917, Jan 16, 2001

Filed:

Aug 30, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/388083

Inventors:

Gary Chen - Succasunna NJ
Russell Broad - Passaic NJ
Rene W. Valentine - Landing NJ
Gregory S. Mannix - Ogdensburg NJ

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army - Washington DC

International Classification:

C06B 4510
C06B 4532
D03D 2300

US Classification:

149 1992

Abstract:

Storage-stable metal-fueled pyrotechnics and methods for manufacturing such compositions are provided. These are manufactured by granulating a mixture of liquid cyclohexane, powdered metal fuel, optional Teflon. RTM. powder, and at least one ethylene and vinyl acetate co-polymer, together to form a storage stable powdered metal fuel effectively coated with ethylene and vinyl acetate co-polymer. This provides pyrotechnics with superior resistance to degradation induced by atmospheric moisture, and having other improved properties. The powdered metal fuel includes, for example, powdered magnesium.