Corrosion protected shaped charge and method

An improved shaped charge comprised of a bell-shaped casing, a shaped explosive material disposed within the casing having a cavity formed therein and a liner disposed within the cavity formed of compressed powdered metal is provided. The compressed powdered metal liner includes a coating of an unsa...

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Main Author RIGGS; ROBERT S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 03.01.1989
Edition4
Subjects
AMMUNITION
BLASTING
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
WEAPONS
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Summary:An improved shaped charge comprised of a bell-shaped casing, a shaped explosive material disposed within the casing having a cavity formed therein and a liner disposed within the cavity formed of compressed powdered metal is provided. The compressed powdered metal liner includes a coating of an unsaturated organic compound or mixture of such organic compounds thereon whereby the liner is protected from corrosion attack without adversely affecting the performance of the shaped charge. A method of preventing the corrosion of the compressed powdered metal liner of a shaped charge is also provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19870000787