Accession Number:

ADD002998

Title:

Method of Coating Boron Particles with Ammonium Perchlorate.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Boyd,Durrell D.
• Childs,Lewis B.

Report Date:

1976-08-24

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

This patent discusses a method for coating boron particles with ammonium perchlorate. The method involves the steps of dissolving ammonium perchlorate in liquid ammonia, adding a volatile non-solvent diluent and boron particles to the ammonia and then vaporizing the ammonia and diluent to form a coated product.

Descriptors:

• *Patents
• *Boron
• *Ammonium perchlorate
• *Encapsulation
• Particles
• Composite propellants
• Burning rate
• Oxidizers

Subject Categories:

• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE