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Compacting Method for Metal Flakes by driviner is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This patent describes a method for compacting very fine metal flakes, such as brass flakes, to form a dense mass that can be inserted into munition casings. The metal flakes are mixed with a volatile liquid to form a slurry. The slurry is extruded and cut into small segments, which are then dried and compacted into a desired shape, such as a hollow cylinder. An explosive charge is inserted into the compacted cylinder to enable dispersal of the metal flakes as a visual and infrared screening cloud when deton

Author
driviner
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