Synthesis of New High Energy Density Matter (HEDM): Extra High Energy Oxidizers and Fuels
Abstract
This program focused on the discovery and synthesis of new, extra-high energy oxidizers and fuels for the High Energy Density Matter (HEDM) program. The goals included the preparation of new compounds having unusual bonding to yield high energy, dense materials for propellant applications. The specific objectives for this program were: (1) to develop new fuels and oxidizers for propellant applications. The materials must be simple to make (cubane is difficult); be storable and usable; have significantly improved performance over conventional materials; develop burn rate accelerators to improve and accelerate combustion. (2) Invent new compositions of matter to meet needs of the program. The requirements for the new materials included simplicity of synthesis and good long-term stability to make these material candidates for propellant applications. The work was directed primarily toward the synthesis of highly energetic fuels and fuel additives because this area has been relatively unexplored, although this report discusses a new oxidizer family with great promise. A new concept of combinatorial type synthesis for energetic materials is also discussed in this report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA387992
Entities
People
- Jeffrey C. Bottaro
- Mark Petrie
- Paul E. Penwell
- Robert J. Schmitt
Organizations
- SRI International