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Joint Patent for Cordite
- When
- 1889
- Where
- Royal Arsenal
Abel, Dewar, and Kellner jointly patented a new ballistite-like propellant in 1889, which became known as cordite.
The team developed and jointly patented the propellant in 1889. The patents were registered in the names of Abel and Dewar. This propellant was developed for military use at the Royal Arsenal and produced at Waltham Abbey from 1889 onwards.
Sources
- Cordite Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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