Accession Number:

AD0525516

Title:

PCDE Propellant for Ballistic Missiles

Descriptive Note:

Quarterly rept. no. 1, 4 Dec 1972-28 Feb 1973

Corporate Author:

AEROJET SOLID PROPULSION CO SACRAMENTO CA

Personal Author(s):

• Klotz, Morton A.
• Lampert, B. B.
• Coughlin, J. P.
• Smith, R. M.

Report Date:

1973-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

117.0

Abstract:

This program is concerned with the development, characterization, and ballistic testing of propellants containing PCDE, SYFO, and FEFO. A detailed theoretical study was made of the effects of compositional variables on the predicted performance of PCDESYFO and PCDESYFOFEFO propellants in order to select formulations for maximum range. The details are given and discussed. An impurity was found to be present in PCDE in significant concentration. It was identified and two methods were devised for its removal. The hazard characteristics of the ingredients were determined alone and in combination with each other. Potential antioxidants were screened for use in propellants. Preliminary propellant formulation studies gave propellants with mechanical properties close to the program goals and with encouraging sensitivities.

Descriptors:

• *SOLID PROPELLANT ROCKET ENGINES
• *SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANT PLASTICIZERS
• *SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANT BINDERS
• *SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANTS
• AGING(MATERIALS)
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• SENSITIVITY
• ALUMINUM
• SAFETY
• ETHERS
• CYANIDES
• BURNING RATE
• SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
• SPECIFIC IMPULSE
• POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS
• SOLID ROCKET FUELS
• INTERIOR BALLISTICS
• NITRATES
• AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
• HMX
• SOLID ROCKET OXIDIZERS
• STABILITY
• MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• DENSITY
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)

Subject Categories:

• Solid Rocket Propellants

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE