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WHAT ONCE WAS, CAN BE AGAIN!

CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
(from tests by U.S. Bureau of Mines, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Vulcan Systems, Inc.,
H.P. White Labs, Inc.)

SAFETY TESTS

Results, Static Firings vs. Black Powder

Blasting cap sensitivity: No detonation.
 Lower output pressure
Impact Sensitivity:
No explosion in ten trials under 10" drop.		 Ballistically more consistent
Impact Sensitivity (BAM test 2 kg Ball): 0.95 kgm. Faster flame spread
Package burn test: No detonation. Lower pressurization rate
Squib test: No detonation. Even output along length of tube
A.A.R. Friction test (100 lbs.): No ignition. Potential advantages
BAM friction test (36 kg maximum): No ignition. More versatile, safer to handle, ship
Electrostatic sensitivity (5,000 volts): 0.503 Joules. Clean, non-corrosive reaction products
Impetus: 115,000 ft. lb./lb. Suitable for propellant applications

SUGGESTED MILITARY USES
(U.S. Navy, German Army)

Some suggested military uses for Golden Powder are:

FADS, LOVA, JATO.
Gas generators.
Signals, Flares.
Rocket Motors.
Gun Primers.
Cartridges/CADS.
Rocket Igniters.

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