Perchlorates: A Review of their Thermal Decomposition and Combustion, with an Appendix on Perchloric Acid

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Abstract:

The thermal decomposition and combustion of both non-metallic and metallic perchlorates are reviewed. Particular attention is given to those perchlorates that have been considered for use in solid propellents including ammonium, hydrazine, hydroxylamine, nitrosyl, nitronium, lithium and potassium perchlorates. Previous reviews on ammonium perchlorate and on perchloric acid have been brought up to date. The previous review on perchloric acid is included as an appendix. Common features in the behaviour of the perchlorates are ascertained and comparative data tabulated. Areas for future study are indicated.

Author(s):
Pearson, G. S.
Author Organization(s):
ROCKET PROPULSION ESTABLISHMENT WESCOTT (UNITED KINGDOM)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
Appendix previously issued as Rept. no. RPE-TM-352, AD0465628.
Pagination:
0226

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RPE-TR-68/11
Monitor Series:
MIN-TECH
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*PERCHLORATES, *SOLID ROCKET PROPELLANTS, *PERCHLORIC ACID, THERMOCHEMISTRY, SUBLIMATION, CATALYSIS, IGNITION, DECOMPOSITION, PYRIDINES, LITHIUM COMPOUNDS, POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS, FLUORINE COMPOUNDS, NITROSO COMPOUNDS, AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE, GUANIDINES, ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS, BORON COMPOUNDS, HYDRAZINE DERIVATIVES, AMINES, NITRONIUM PERCHLORATE, SENSITIVITY, COMBUSTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Solid Rocket Propellants
Keyword(s):
HYDRAZINE MONOPERCHLORATE, HYDRAZINE DIPERCHLORATE, HYDROXYLAMINE PERCHLORATE, NITROSYL PERCHLORATE, PYROLYSIS
Report Date:
1968 Oct 01