Abstract
A composite propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer and fuel, wherein the oxidizer includes a trimodal mix of ammonium perchlorate containing three particle sizes present in substantially equal amounts, and wherein the fuel includes aluminum powder. Also disclosed are propellant grains and rocket motor assemblies that include the composite propellant composition, along with methods of making and using the compositions, grains, and assemblies.
Full Text
What is claimed is:
A composite propellant composition is disclosed that includes an oxidizer and fuel, wherein the oxidizer includes a trimodal mix of ammonium perchlorate containing three particle sizes present in substantially equal amounts, and wherein the fuel includes aluminum powder. Also disclosed are propellant grains and rocket motor assemblies that include the composite propellant composition, along with methods of making and using the compositions, grains, and assemblies.
Timeline
Filed
06/17/2026Published
10/01/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(4)
C06B 29/22:the salt being ammonium perchlorate
C06B 23/00:Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
C06B 33/06:the material being an inorganic oxygen-halogen salt