Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer Synthesis

Abstract

The objective of our research is to synthesize energetic polyether binders with the ability to undergo reversible physical crosslinking at temperatures compatible with high energy propellant ingredients. Commercially available thermoplastic elastomers fail to meet our criteria because of excessively high processing temperatures and melt viscosity, high modulus and low stress/strain capability. It was proposed to synthesize ABA type block polymers with the A blocks being polymers able to form crystalline structure (as opposed to glasses) having a sharp melting point of 85-95C.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 25, 1988
Accession Number
ADA196885

Entities

People

  • G. E. Manser
  • R. W. Fletcher

Organizations

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Antimony
  • Block Copolymers
  • Block Polymers
  • Catalysts
  • Copolymers
  • Elastomers
  • Hydroxides
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Melting
  • Melting Point
  • Molecular Structure
  • Molecular Weight
  • Physical Properties
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers
  • Viscosity

Readers

  • Applied Combinatorial Optimization and Logic Circuit Design.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Rocket Propulsion.