DEPSCoR98: Tandem TGA/MS Studies of Single Propellants
Abstract
To prepare new economical HEDM derivatives from the condensation reactions of nitric oxide with organic substrates. Once prepared these derivatives were tested for energy content, thermal stability, and product output upon decomposition. The outcome of these experiments were then used to assess which cations, and conditions, are the best to metathesize with the heavy/dense alkali metals initially isolated. We now have an excellent understanding of what the main products will be from these reactions, and the optimal conditions for their formation. This has proven to be a surprisingly variable reaction, and a variety of products can form from the addition of NO to a given substrate, but the determining variables are the base employed, substrate/base ratio, and the temperature. Nitric oxide pressure is also a likely variable as well, indeed many of the products we have characterized are new because we used ca. 3 atm of NO pressure, whereas prior researchers typically use only 1 atm. These compounds are now being tested at Thiokol for propellant characteristics after having undergone safety tests beforehand.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA395219
Entities
People
- David S. Bohle
Organizations
- University of Wyoming