| 摘要 |
A flameless heating apparatus for food products comprises a heat source comprising a dry powdered composition of a peroxide and a reducing agent, wherein, in the presence of water the peroxide reacts with the reducing agent and provides thermal energy as a reaction product. The powdered composition of the peroxide may comprise a mixture of an alkaline earth peroxide e.g. calcium peroxide, and an alkali carbonate e.g. sodium carbonate. The reducing agent may comprise powdered aluminium or a metal metabisulphite. The heat source may be used for food products and apparatus are collectively referred to as Mealsâ Ready-to-Eat ("MRE") and as emergency rations for shelters and for heating of non-food products. The composition is operable to provide thermal output with no or an insignificant production of any flammable gases e.g. hydrogen. |
