Ageing Behaviour of HTPB Based Rocket Propellant Formulations

• Autorzy: Cerri S. , Bohn M. A. , Menke K. , Galfetti L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The ageing of HTPB propellant formulations containing nanoAl is investigated. During natural ageing the material undergoes a series of slow physico-chemical degradation reactions. By using accelerated ageing conditions it is possible to simulate the material behaviour at different time-temperature conditions especially focused on the in-service conditions. The mechanical and ageing behaviour of aluminised solid rocket propellants were investigated in terms of uniaxial tensile strength, DMA measurements, impact and friction sensitivity tests, SEM analyses.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

solid rocket propellant; HTPB; nanoAl; ageing; mechanical properties

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 6, nr 2
• Strony: 149--165
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Cerri S.

autor

Bohn M. A.

autor

Menke K.

autor

Galfetti L.

• Fraunhoher Institut für Chemische Technologie (ICT) Postfach 1240, D-76318, Pfnztal-Berghausen, Germany

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