Abstract:
A composition is disclosed including an oxidizer represented by the formula M(XO), wherein Mis selected from a Group IA atom, and Group IIA atom, and a Group IIIA atom, X is selected from the group consisting of Cl, Br, I, y is 1-4, and z is 1-3, a fuel, and a hydrated salt or a combination of 2 or more hydrated salts having a dehydration decomposition temperature of greater than 200 C., represented by the formula (M)(M)(X)(X).(HO), where Mis selected from a Group IA atom, Group IIA atom, Group IIIA atom, Mis selected from a Group IIA atom, Group IIIA, and a transition atom, Xis a hydroxyl anion, Xis a carbonate anion, k, m, n, and o are each independently integers that balance the charges of M, M, X, and Xand p is a number greater than or equal to 1.