Ab Initio Computational Chemical Studies of Molecular Processes and Decomposition in Ammonium Perchlorate

Abstract

Ammonium perchlorate is widely used as an oxidiser in composite propellants for rocket motors. Its decomposition is of interest in stability, sensitivity and combustion studies for rocket motor safety and performance analysis and prediction. This document presents some theoretical studies conducted to yield insights into the mechanisms and kinetics of ammonium perchlorate decomposition.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423656

Entities

People

  • A. White

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammonium Perchlorate
  • Body Weight
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Propellants
  • Decomposition
  • Energetic Materials
  • Heat Of Activation
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Munitions
  • Perchloric Acid
  • Propellants
  • Solid Rocket Oxidizers
  • Systems Science

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Rocket Propulsion.