I claim: 55

1. In a method for producing an explosion comprising the

steps of dispersing a cloud of liquid particles in the

air and detonating the cloud, the improvement residing

in utilizing 1,2-butylene oxide in gel form as said liquid.

2. A method according to claim 1 wherein said gel consist

essentially of 1,2-butylene oxide and a gelling agent

selected from the group consisting of SiO_2, particulate

carbon and aluminum octoate. 60

3. A method according to claim 2 wherein said gelling

agent is present in an amount in the range of from 65

about 3 to about 10 weight percent.

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U.S. Patent 4,293,314: Gelled Fuel-Air Explosive October 6, 1981. · 第 11 / 11 题