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RCS rropellant chemical line expanded |
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2003 Archived News by RCS Rocket Motor Components
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Monday, October 13, 2003 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah USA — RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc. has expanded its line of non-hazmat chemicals for EX-rocketry applications. Now available are the burn rate catalysts Chromium Oxide (Cr2O3), Copper Chromite and Catocene.
Chromium Oxide (RCS part no. CRO100G) is a mild burn rate catalyst with a bright green color that improves the ignitability of APCP propellants. Typical concentration level is 0.5 - 2.0% of propellant weight.
Copper Chromite (RCS part no. CUCR100G) is a proprietary blend of copper and chromium oxides, black in color, is a moderate burn rate catalyst and finds use in endburning and medium-to-high burn rate compositions. Typical concentration level is 0.5 - 3.0% of propellant weight.
Catocene (RCS part no. CATO50G) is a dark orange semi-viscous liquid, and is considered to be the best of the iron-based burning rate catalysts. It can be used to formulate propellants with a burning rate of 1" per second or more when used with a suitable oxidizer particle size distribution. Catocene should not be used in excess of 2% concentration by weight (above that amount Catocene can adversely affect propellant impact and friction sensitivity).
These materials can be found on the RCS "Products" page at http://www.rocketmotorparts.com/ under the "Propellant Chemicals" heading, and there are links posted next to each listing for downloading the corresponding material safety data sheets (MSDS). |
