Research on Fluorine Propellants
Abstract
The synthesis of high-performance oxidizers is an ultimate goal of the research in this program. The approach utilized has been the study of the chemistry of compounds containing NF and OF bonds since large gains in impulse over that achieved with conventional oxidizers could be obtained with oxidizers containing these groups. In the previous report, we reported the isolation of crude solid produces from the urea fluoridate residues containing up to 22 percent active fluorine. We have isolated the principal constituent as a pure compound and identified it as difluoruorea. In addition, the acid properties of difluoramine were studied further through its reactions with mild bases, such as the alkali metal fluorides. Additional fluorinations are reported as well as some of the results obtained with dioxygen difluoride, O2F2. Reactions initiated by electrical discharge are also discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0318195
Entities
People
- Emil A. Lawton
- Walter Maya