A priming mixture is described, comprising aluminum silicate in a quantity not exceeding 30% and preferably in a quantity ranging from 15 to 25% by weight, titanium in a quantity ranging from 1 to 10%, preferably from 2 to 7% by weight, samarium oxide in a quantity ranging from 5 to 20%, preferably from 8 to 16% by weight, all quantities referring to the total weight of the priming mixture.

A method to generate dense, multi-cyclic diamondoid fuels from bio-derived sesquiterpenes. This process can be conducted with both heterogeneous and homogenous catalysts and produces the targeted isomers in high yield. The resulting multi-cyclic structures impart significantly higher densities and volumetric net heats of combustion while maintaining low viscosities which allow for use at low temperature/high altitude. Moreover, bio-derived sesquiterpenes can be produced from renewable biomass sources. Use of these fuels will decrease Navy dependence on fossil fuels and will also reduce net carbon emissions.

Disclosed in the present invention is a device for manufacturing a natural fiber filling material, which includes a ground, a mixed fiber felt preparation machine, an open-type oil heating mold, a hydraulic press, a single-sided roller gluing machine, a cold press, a lower mold, a hydraulic cylinder, an upper mold, a control box, a heat dissipation mechanism and a lubricating mechanism. The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing a natural fiber filling material. The device has a function of quickly dissipating heat from the control box on the cold press and can lubricate the hydraulic cylinder on the cold press.

Disclosed in the present invention is a device for manufacturing a natural fiber filling material, which includes a ground, a mixed fiber felt preparation machine, an open-type oil heating mold, a hydraulic press, a single-sided roller gluing machine, a cold press, a lower mold, a hydraulic cylinder, an upper mold, a control box, a heat dissipation mechanism and a lubricating mechanism. The present invention relates to a device for manufacturing a natural fiber filling material. The device has a function of quickly dissipating heat from the control box on the cold press and can lubricate the hydraulic cylinder on the cold press.

A method for the manufacture of a composite fragmenting material having exothermic properties includes the steps of packing a mold with preformed metal fragments; filling interstitial spaces surrounding the metal fragments with a reactive metal powder to form a mixture; and then sintering the mixture at a temperature effective to both coat the metal fragments with the reactive metal powder and to bond the metal fragments together. In one embodiment the composite fragmenting material is formed into a nosecone for a warhead.

A safe and simple method for synthesizing insensitive nano-size cocrystals of high explosive materials such as HMX and Cl-20 by suspending the explosive materials in a nonsolvent solution and bead milling the solution.

An improved armor piercing and pyrotechnic projectile for use in .50 military caliber rounds. Such projectiles contain a core, jacket, a base and a hollow nose housing pyrotechnic mixtures composed of sodium periodate and magnalium. The improved projectiles exhibit increased luminosity, and are non-toxic, safer, and environmentally benign compared to current state-of-the-art projectiles.

Embodiments disclosed herein provide an Explosive Device Simulator (EDS). Embodiments of the Explosive Device Simulator may include two or more chemical components that are non-explosive when separated from each other within the EDS, but which form an explosive mixture or substance when combined. Because the individual chemical components are non-explosive, the Explosive Device Simulator may be stored, transported and handled safely for long periods of time and without increased security, protective measures, or special training. Further, the chemical components may be chosen such that the Explosive Device Simulator creates a realistic explosion (e.g. loud and bright), but which produces minimal concussive forces and is therefore safer to use as a training aid.

A reduced toxicity baseline screening smoke composition and method includes a mixture of lithium perchlorate and boron. The mixture may further include a burn rate modifier and any of an inorganic chloride coolant and a carbonate coolant. The lithium perchlorate may be in the range of 75% to 95% parts by weight. The boron may be in the range of 5% to 25% parts by weight. The any of an inorganic chloride coolant and a carbonate coolant may be in the range of 5% to 25% parts by weight. The mixture may include boron oxide.

A woven fabric comprising warp yarns and weft yarns is provided, wherein the warp yarns and weft yarns comprise an elastane core covered by cellulose fibers or short staple polyester fibers. The woven fabric comprises an elastane content of 2% to 15% by weight based on total woven fabric weight. The woven fabric has an elasticity on warp ranging from about 110% to about 150% and an elongation on weft from about 110% to about 170%. According to the AATCC 135 Test Method, the shrinkage on warp is 0% to 8%, and the shrinkage on weft is 0% to 20%. Methods of making the woven fabrics are also provided.