Pyrotechnic layer for the targeted destruction of machine readable data on information carriers

摘要

The electrically ignitable pyrotechnic layer (4), for destroying data on a storage media (2), is incorporated in a fleece, net and/or honeycomb structure of inert material. An Independent claim is also included for the production of the above pyrotechnic layer. Preferred Features: The pyrotechnic material comprises a thermite mixture consisting of (wt.%): 30 iron oxide (Fe2O3); 16 manganese oxide (MnO2); 13 aluminum; 21 zirconium; and 20 iron.