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Thomas E Dunigan

George C Sisco

Lawrence W Pell

An organo-metallic ballistic modifier produced as an evaporation residue by he reaction of normal lead beta resorcylate and monobasic cupric salicylate in an aqueous solution of water or alcohol at an elevated temperature (180.degree. F - 220.degree. F). The modifier allows the use of a solvent or solvent/solventless process in the production of double base propellants exhibiting a mesa burning rate.

Reaction product of normal lead beta resorcylate and monobasic cupric

A novel ballistic modifier complex is produced by mixing and interacting an rganic isocyanate with lead beta resorcylate and cupric salicylate in an inert solvent. The complex product obtained after removal of the solvent, when incorporated into a nitrocellulose-nitroglycerine double base propellant, yields a propellant composition of excellent ballistic properties and improved stability against development of exudate which inhibits ignition.

Ballistic modifier resistant to hydrolysis

Novel ballistic modifier resistant to hydrolysis

An organo-metallic ballistic modifier produced as an evaporation residue by the interaction of two or more organo-metallic salts in an aqueous solution of water or alcohol at an elevated temperature (180.degree. F - 220.degree. F). The modifier allows the use of a solvent or solvent/solventless process in the production of double base propellants exhibiting a mesa burning rate.

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Thomas E Dunigan