Abstract: An underwater cutting device which utilizes a W shaped liner to separate a inear explosive charge from a watertight standoff volume. The liner is fabricated by bending a single metal plate. A V shaped hood is affixed to the outer edges of the W shaped liner and the charge is contained between the hood and the liner. A metal box having the shape of a flat bottomed U is welded to the points of the depression in the W and in cooperation with end pieces, provides the watertight standoff volume.

Abstract: A method for producing an explosive ingredient bis-(3,3-dinitrobutyl)-polloxane is described.

Abstract: Substituted gem-dinitroalkanes are prepared by reacting a nitro olefin, tetranitromethane and an alcohol or organolithium derivative. The substituted gem-dinitroalkanes are useful as explosives, plasticizers and binders.

Abstract: Hydroxy terminated polybutadiene is reacted with naphthyl-potassium and 1omo-2,4-pentadiene in successive steps to form a bis(1,3-pentadienyl ether) derivative. Then the bismaleimide of dimer diamine is added to the polybutadiene derivative whereby a room temperature cure to an elastomer is achieved.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of NH and O, R is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and phenyl, R' is selected from the group consisting of OCH.sub.3, CF.sub.3 CH.sub.3 and H and R" is selected from the group consisting of H, CH.sub.3 and CH.sub.2 CO.sub.2 C.sub.2 H.sub.5. The compounds are stable, efficient laser dyes.

Abstract: Polymeric binders for plastic bonded explosives. The binders are prepared om polyfunctional ortho-nitrophenols and polyisocyanates. The binders will reversibly dissociate when subjected to temperatures the range of from 100.degree. to 150.degree. C.

Abstract: A propellant formulation comprising a polysulfide binder having the formula -SCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --S.sub.n wherein n is a positive integer of sufficient magnitude to render the binder an elastomeric solid, ammonium perchlorate, ammonium oxalate and iron oxide. The formulation has properties which render it useful for generating gas to pressurize the fuel systems in air-breathing missiles.

Abstract: Compounds having the structures: ##STR1## wherein R is CH.sub.3 or CF.sub.3 and wherein R.sup.1 is H or CH.sub.3. compounds are prepared by a four step method involving (1) the formation of a benzylaminophenol or benzylaminohydroxypyridine, (2) the formation of a coumarin or azacoumarin, (3) sulfonation of the coumarin or azacoumarin and (4) neutralization of the sulfonate with sodium bicarbonate. The compounds are useful as water-soluble lasing dyes.

Abstract: A solid propellant formulation and method of preparation which has enhanced urning rate characteristics and improved mechanical properties. The formulation comprises a binder, a fuel and an inorganic oxidizer consisting of ammonium perchlorate whiskers which are oriented along the direction of shear.

Abstract: Composition and method for emergency treatment of burn injuries. A solution f poly-.epsilon.-caprolactone and triethyl citrate plasticizer or triacetin plasticizer in a volatile solvent such as methylene chloride is applied to the burn area by spraying or swabbing. Upon evaporation of the solvent a flexible film of the plasticized polymer is left to serve as a partial barrier to water loss.

Abstract: A stress reducing liner for a solid rocket motor comprising a first layer polybutadiene based material, a second layer of perforated silicone rubber and a third layer of polybutadiene based material is fabricated by (1) coating the inner surface of a rocket motor casing with a curable polybutadiene based first layer material, (2) simultaneously heating and spinning the casing to cure the material in an even layer, (3) placing perforated silicone rubber over the cured first layer, (4) coating the silicone rubber layer with another uncured polybutadiene based material and (5) repeating the simultaneous heating and spinning procedure of step (2).

Abstract: A method for lasing comprising preparing an aqueous solution of a member selected from the group consisting of 7-hydroxy-coumarin-8-methyleneiminobisacetic acid and the Ca.sup.++, Sr.sup.++, Ba.sup.++ and Al.sup.+++ complexes thereof and subjecting the solution to the energy provided by a laser.

Abstract: Synthetic routes to 2,3,7,8-tetraazaspiro[4.4]nonane, its bispicrate salt, ,3,7,8-tetraazaspiro[4.4]nona-2,7-diene, and 3,8-dicarbomethoxy-2,3,7,8-tetraazaspiro[4.4]nona-1,6-diene. The compounds are useful as high density fuels.

Abstract: N.sub.2 F.sub.4 and SbF.sub.5 react in anhydrous HF to produce N.sub.2 F.sub.3 SbF.sub.6. The salt is useful as a burn rate modifier in NF.sub.3 -F.sub.2 gas generators.

Abstract: Mixtures of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide are disclosed as being use as fuels for fuel air explosive weapons.

Abstract: Energetic silicon compounds of the general formulae ##STR1## The gem dinitro compounds are prepared from alkyl bromide silanes by sod nitrite displacement and oxidative nitration. The compounds are then fluorinated. To prepare the polysiloxanes, phenyl blocking groups are used during synthesis of the fluoro dinitro moiety and are then replaced with bromine and the monomer is hydrolyzed.

Abstract: A castable binder for plastic bonded explosives is disclosed. The binder is ade up of 42 parts by weight of one unsaturated polyester resin, 30 parts by weight of another unsaturated polyester resin and 28 parts by weight of styrene.

Abstract: A process for the production of trimethylolmethane in high yields. Trimetolmethane is useful as the essential precurser to trimethylolmethane trinitrate, a high-energy plasticizer and explosive.

Abstract: Calcium formate is heated to a temperature in the range of from 300.degree. to 400.degree. C to form calcium carbonate, hydrogen and carbon monoxide and the gases are bled off. The calcium carbonate is then heated to about 825.degree. C whereby calcium oxide and carbon dioxide are formed and the gas is again bled off. The calcium oxide is then reacted with water to form calcium hydroxide and the calcium hydroxide is reacted with carbon monoxide to regenerate calcium formate and start the process over again. The process provides a convenient method for obtaining a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide gases which are useful for many purposes. The carbon monoxide may be removed from the mixture of gases produced to obtain hydrogen which also finds many uses. Further, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide suitable for use in the Fischer-Tropsch reaction may be readily produced.

Abstract: A fluid polymeric ablator liner is cast onto the inner surface of a ramjet ombustion chamber which has been prepared with a screen liner substrate. A split mold is inserted through the nozzle and assembled inside the chamber allowing a thin layer of ablator to be cast and cured on the dome and nozzle regions of the combustion chamber.