RP-1 (kerolox)

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the Petrochemistry And Industrial subtree

Refined Jet-A-like kerosene oxidized by LOX; lower Isp (~300 s) but much denser than LH2 → smaller tanks. Used in Saturn V F-1, Falcon 9 Merlin. Coking at high regenerative cooling temperatures.

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