U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive by Bertram O. Stull
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"U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive" by Bertram O. Stull is a scientific publication written in the late 20th century. This patent details an innovative method involving the use of 1,2-butylene oxide as a fuel for fuel-air explosive weapons. The publication is primarily focused on improving the safety and handling properties of fuel for these explosives. The content of the patent outlines the advantages of substituting 1,2-butylene oxide for traditional fuels like
ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Stull explains that this chemical is significantly less toxic and easier to handle, as it has a higher boiling point and lower vapor pressure. The document discusses both neat liquid and gelled forms of 1,2-butylene oxide, emphasizing that when gelled with agents such as silicon dioxide, it remains dispersible and safely usable in explosive applications. The patent claims improvements in safety, storage, and overall usability of fuel-air explosive devices by utilizing this new fuel option. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stull, Bertram O. |
|---|---|
| Title |
U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive October 6, 1981. |
| Credits |
Produced by Gerard Arthus, David Gutierrez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TP: Technology: Chemical technology |
| Subject | Explosives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26106 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 267 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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