NITROGEN TETROXIDE HANDLING MANUAL

Abstract

Directly usable information for the safe handling of nitrogen tetroxide is presented. The properties of the propellant and techniques for hazards reduction and control are discussed in detail. Selection and preparation of equipment for use with the propellant are presented and discussed. Propellant transfer procedures using both gas pressurization and pumping techniques are discussed in detail. Other pertinent information such as transportation, storage, and equipment decontamination are also presented. (Autho)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0266120

Entities

People

  • A. E. Chambers
  • D. J. Hatz
  • E. Suarez-alfonso

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Chemistry
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Health Services
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nitric Acid
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Pressurization
  • Propellant Transfer
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Safety Equipment
  • Shipping Containers
  • Tank Cars

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.