Catalytic ignition of ionic liquids for propellant applications.
In this proof of concept study, the ionic liquids, 2-hydroxyethylhydrazinium nitrate and 2-hydroxyethylhydrazinium dinitrate, ignited on contact with preheated Shell 405 (iridium supported on alumina) catalyst and energetically decomposed with no additional ignition source, suggesting a possible route to hydrazine replacements.
Shamshina
Julia L
JL
Department of Chemistry and Center for Green Manufacturing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
Smiglak
Marcin
M
Drab
David M
DM
Parker
T Gannon
TG
Dykes
H Waite H
HW
Di Salvo
Roberto
R
Reich
Alton J
AJ
Rogers
Robin D
RD