| abstract |
This disclosure is directed to on-command, self-destructible, fibrous-reinforced molded structures, e.g., printed circuit assemblies, comprising a plastic-fibrous matrix containing encapsulated material capable of rapid yet non-explosive combustion, e.g., incendiary or pyrotechnic material. The major surfaces (faces) of said structures can be provided with an electroconductive portion(s), or conductive face, e.g., metallic, materials (facing sheets) can be secured thereto. One of the facing sheets can constitute or contain a printed circuit. All of the incendiary material must be encapsulated to render it inactive at ambient conditions until the desired time for ignition and achieve other advantages. Moreover, the structures can be provided with an igniter(s) to communicate with at least a portion of the encapsulated incendiary composition. A predominant portion of the molded structure is incendiary material and the burning temperature can be controlled in a satisfactory manner by controlling the concentration of incendiary, esp. fuel. |