Ambient temperature mix, cast, and cure composite propellant formulations
US5472532A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06B45/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Composite propellant formulations containing a novel combination of bonding agent and cure catalyst together with carefully balanced HTPB binder and isocyanate curative may be mixed, cast, and cured at ambient temperature. The NCO/OH ratio is in the range from about 0.8 to about 0.9. The propellant formulations include as typical solid ingredients an oxidizer such as ammonium perchlorate and a reactive metal fuel such as aluminum. A plasticizer may optionally be included in the propellant to improve processing and low temperature properties. The bonding agents used in the present invention include a Schiff base or a combination of Schiff base and hydroxyl or amine functionality.
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