A Method for the Prevention of N(2)O(4) Flow Decay

Abstract

The document discusses the results of a program whose objective was to formulate a method for preventing the occurrence of N2O4 flow decay. The method, which was successfully demonstrated, consisted of the removal of the flow decay causing contaminants (nitrate complexes of iron) from the N2O4 by distillation or filtration. The resulting iron-free N2O4 could be stored in contact with various alloys (even a ferrous alloy, such as 347 stainless steel) for substantial periods with no significant recontamination occurring.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0755380

Entities

People

  • James P. Stebbins
  • Kent E. Pullen
  • T. Lynn Smith

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Air Force
  • Alloys
  • Chemistry
  • Elements
  • Flow Rate
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Iron
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Sieves
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Rocket Propulsion
  • Stainless Steel
  • Standards
  • Titanium
  • Titanium Compounds

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