Title

Effects Of Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate On The Burning Rate Of Htpb/Ap Solid Composite Propellants

Abstract

While investigating a suspension addition method for nanoparticles, an unusual ingredient was discovered in the propellant. The ingredient was Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate (Sodium Salt), commonly known as AOT. AOT is a surfactant used in the synthesis process of the nanoparticle. An investigation was carried out to study the effect of AOT and to show the caution that is needed to be taken when developing suspension addition methods. Formulas were tested with AOT at 3.33%, 6.66%, 10.0%, and a baseline with 0%. Burning rate curves were characterized for each and compared. A highly unusual negative pressure exponent was seen when AOT was present. Speculations about the cause of the effect are discussed, and future tasks are outlined to fully understand the complete implications of AOT as a possible beneficial additive.

Publication Date

1-1-2007

Publication Title

Fall Technical Meeting of the Eastern States Section of the Combustion Institute 2007 "Chemical and Physical Processes in Combustion"

Number of Pages

601-604

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Personal Identifier

scopus

Socpus ID

84946574189 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84946574189

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