Patents Assigned to Alliant Techsystems
  • Process and apparatus for photolytic degradation of explosives
    Patent number: 5370845
    Abstract: A process for photolytic degradation of the organic and nitrogenous components of high explosives in organic solvent is described. The process can be applied with a module photolytic apparatus so that munitions can be destroyed without endangering the environment or toxifying large quantities of water. An apparatus is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems
    Inventors: Paul L. Miller, Gary G. Wittmer, Mark D. Stignani