Process for disposing of decoy flare material

摘要

A process for the disposal of decoy flares comprised essentially of magnesium powder, fluorocarbon rubber and polytetrafluoroethylene. The flare is separated into chunks which are then soaked in acetone or ethyl acetate which dissolves the fluorocarbon rubber. The solvent and fluorocarbon rubber are decanted off and hexane is added to solidify the fluorocarbon rubber. The remaining ingredients are washed and then dried and screened to separate the magnesium powder.