PCDE Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

Abstract

This program is concerned with the development, characterization, and ballistic testing of propellants containing PCDE, SYFO, and FEFO. A detailed theoretical study was made of the effects of compositional variables on the predicted performance of PCDE/SYFO and PCDE/SYFO/FEFO propellants in order to select formulations for maximum range. The details are given and discussed. An impurity was found to be present in PCDE in significant concentration. It was identified and two methods were devised for its removal. The hazard characteristics of the ingredients were determined alone and in combination with each other. Potential antioxidants were screened for use in propellants. Preliminary propellant formulation studies gave propellants with mechanical properties close to the program goals and with encouraging sensitivities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0525516

Entities

People

  • B. B. Lampert
  • J. P. Coughlin
  • Morton A. Klotz
  • R. M. Smith

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Burning Rate
  • Chlorides
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Products
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecular Sieves
  • National Security
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Thermodynamic Properties
  • Two Phase Flow

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design