Propellant Flashcards
1
Q
What is propellant?
A
energetic materials that deflagrate in a controlled way so the energy can be used to propel a projectile
2
Q
Single base
double base
triple base
A
NC
NC and NG
NC, NG and NGu
3
Q
Nitrocellulose (NC)
A
4C6H7N3O11 + 9O2 –> 24CO2 + 6N2 + 14H2O
negative oxygen balance
4
Q
Nitroglycerine (NG)
A
4C3H5(ONO2)3 –> 12CO2 + 6N2 + 10 H20 + O2
positive oxygen balance
5
Q
Nitroguanidine (NGu)
A
H4N4CO2 –> 2H2O + 2N2 + C
equal oxygen balance
