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.
Department of Chemistry and Center for Green Manufacturing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA.
Julia L
JL
Shamshina
Marcin
M
Smiglak
David M
DM
Drab
T Gannon
TG
Parker
H Waite H
HW
Dykes
Roberto
R
Di Salvo
Alton J
AJ
Reich
Robin D
RD
Rogers