EXPLORATORY EVALUATION OF FILAMENT-WOUND COMPOSITES FOR TANKAGE OF ROCKET OXIDIZERS AND FUELS
Abstract
This report covers the initial work performed in the first two phases of the program, I-Resin Materials Study and II-Liner Materials Study. During this period, a literature survey was made to obtain background on the compatibility of these materials with the following oxidizers and fuels, as shown in Exhibit A of Contract No. AF 33(615)-1671: UDMH-Hydrazine (50/50); N2O4; Pentaborane; and ClF3. This literature survey indicated that very few of the resins commonly used in filament-wound structures possessed a high degree of compatibility with the propellants of interest. It was also noted that polymeric films were permeable to these fluids. Preliminary screening tests of the chemical compatibility of resins and liner materials were made to confirm the literature reports and to provide direction for more concentrated studies on these materials. The results of these tests confirmed, in general, the reports obtained in the literature survey and indicated the necessity for a barrier type liner. A metallic liner appears to be mandatory for the more corrosive propellants.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0479938
Entities
People
- F. J. Darms
- M. J. Sanger
- M. Segimoto
- R. L. Kocher
- R. W. Buxton
Organizations
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings