Wick compositions for incendiary devices

摘要

A wick composition for incendiary devices is disclosed which enables an improved and controlled burn rate. The wick composition comprises: (a) about 25 to about 75 weight percent of a nitrate compound selected from the group consisting of cellulose nitrate, cellulose trinitrate, polyvinyl nitrate, and ammonium nitrate; (b) a nitrate stabilizer; and (c) a wick or string material.