Accession Number:

ADD002792

Title:

Hydrocarbon Polymers.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Kaufman,Martin H.

Report Date:

1976-02-24

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

This patent pertains to a technique for improving the tensile strength of extruded fibers by incorporating Teflon into hydrocarbon polymers. These polymeric compositions have extensive application in improving the physical behavior, reliability, and long term storage stability of extruded propellants, pyrotechnics and explosives.

Descriptors:

• *Patents
• *Elastomers
• *Hydrocarbons
• *Polymers
• *Composite materials
• Physical properties
• Tensile strength
• Fluoropolymers
• Tetrafluoroethylene resins
• Stability
• Propellants
• Pyrotechnics
• Explosives

Subject Categories:

• Polymer Chemistry
• Laminates and Composite Materials
• Pyrotechnics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE