APCP solid propellant

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the Petrochemistry And Industrial subtree

Ammonium perchlorate composite: AP oxidizer (70%) + Al fuel (16%) + HTPB binder/rubber. SRBs (Shuttle, SLS, Ariane). Cast in motor case; thrust profile by grain geometry. Isp ~260 s.

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Combustion mass balance

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