PCDE Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

Abstract

This program is concerned with the development, characterization and ballistic testing of solid propellants containing PCDE, SYFO and FEFO. The formulations under study were changed to reflect new program performance goals established during this report period. The new propellants were significantly less sensitive, but were poorer in processability and mechanical properties than the earlier propellants. Pressure exponents from strands were higher than the program goal, but motor exponents are expected to meet the goal. Other formulation work is also described. Two small-scale motor firings are reported. Work was begun on screening aging stabilizers and on evaluation of new lots of PCDE.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0528451

Entities

People

  • B. B. Lampert
  • L. J. Rosen
  • Morton A. Klotz
  • R. L. Lou

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Classification
  • Combustion
  • Free Radicals
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Particle Size
  • Particles
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Propellants
  • Security
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Rocket Propulsion.