EVALUATION OF HIGH-ENERGY BINDER.
Abstract
UTC has conducted a research program to evaluate a high-energy NF2 binder in both metallized and nonmetallized propellants oxidized by conventional and high-energy oxidizers. The purpose of the program was the extension of the utility of PBEP binder with state-of-the-art fuels and advanced fuels to yield advanced propellants of high performance, high density, and high-performance efficiency. In addition to these objectives, the program was also designed to develop a high burning rate NF2 propellant and to provide test data on the stability of NF2 propellants. The program was divided into three phases. Phase I was concerned with the development of propellants with aluminum and boron as fuels. Phase II was devoted to the exploitation of the PBEP binder as a high- energy replacement for existing high-performance systems. Aluminum hydride was formulated with a variety of oxidizers and plasticizers. Phase III was devoted to the development of techniques for measuring the stability of NF2 propellants and for the characterization of these propellants using manometric and physical deterioration measurements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0382535
Entities
People
- Edwin K. Ives
- Paul L. Allen
- Robert M. Kumagai