Ammonium Dodecahydrododecaborate (NH4)2[B12H12]: Hydrogen and Boron Rich Fuel for Jet Propulsion Engines

• Autorzy: Jadhav Pandurang M. , Patil Jay , Prasanth Hima , Rao Gururaja

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.22211/cejem/151579

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

There is dire need for the exploration of boron (B) substitution in jet propulsion engines for improving their combustion characteristics. In this regard, ammonium dodecahydrododecaborate (NH4)2[B12H12] has been synthesized, characterized and evaluated for its propulsion characteristics. This hydrogen and boron-rich entity was found to be a potential candidate for future applications in propulsion technology.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

jet propulsion; boranes; boron; combustion; specific impulse

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 19, no. 2
• Strony: 158--167
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Jadhav Pandurang M.

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune 411021, India

autor

Patil Jay

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Indian Oil Odisha Campus, Bhubaneswar 751073, India

autor

Prasanth Hima

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune 411021, India

autor

Rao Gururaja

• High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune 411021, India

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