Propellants

The article contains sections titled: 1. Introduction 2. History 3. Classification of Propellants 3.1. Solid Propellants 3.1.1. NC-Based Propellants 3.1.2. Composite Propellants 3.2. Liquid and Gelled Propellants 4. Reactions and Properties 4.1. Combustion Process 4.2. Propellant Performance 4.3. Mechanical Properties 4.4. Stability and Compatibility 4.5. In-Service Time of Propellants 4.6. Sensitivity and Vulnerability 5. Uses 5.1. Gun Propellants 5.1.1. Solid Propellants 5.1.2. Liquid Propellants 5.1.3. Foamed Propellants 5.2. Rocket Propellants 5.2.1. Solid Propellants 5.2.2. Liquid and Gelled Propellants 5.3. Propellants for Gas Generators 6. Production 6.1. Homogeneous Propellants 6.1.1. Single-Base Propellants 6.1.2. Double- and Multibase Propellants 6.2. Composite Propellants 6.3. Special Propellant Devices 7. Test Methods 8. Safety Precautions and Environmental Protection 9. References