The Phenomenology of Synergistic Catalyzed Propellants

Abstract

The report covers a continuing study of the Keenan catalyst system. This catalyst consists of a transition metal and a chloride, which was found to be synergistic for the catalysis of ammonium nitrate decomposition. Initial differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) experiments produced some results that contradicted those of Keenan; however, micro DTA experiments tended to confirm his results. Extensive use of the TGA during the reporting period resulted in a clearer understanding of the phenomenology of this catalyst system. The use of the TGA has also afforded an explanation of the difference between DSC and DTA results. Eleven propellant mixes were made, and burning rate data were obtained over a relatively wide pressure range. Only representative thermograms are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 27, 1971
Accession Number
AD0724317

Entities

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  • G. D. Sammons

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Burning Rate
  • Catalysis
  • Catalysts
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chlorides
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Transfer
  • Metals
  • Perchlorates
  • Potassium
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Salts
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Transition Metals

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  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design