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Synthesis, anti‐migration and burning rate catalytic mechanism of ferrocene‐based compounds
Author(s) -
Abdin Zainul,
Yu Haojie,
Wang Li,
Saleem Muhammad,
Khalid Hamad,
Abbasi Nasir M.,
Akram Muhammad
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
applied organometallic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.53
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1099-0739
pISSN - 0268-2605
DOI - 10.1002/aoc.3166
Subject(s) - propellant , ferrocene , chemistry , composite number , solid fuel rocket , catalysis , rocket propellant , compatibility (geochemistry) , chemical engineering , composite material , organic chemistry , materials science , electrode , engineering , electrochemistry
One of the most important components of solid rocket propellant is the burning rate catalysts (BRC) which enhance burning rate of solid composite propellant. Low‐pressure exponents and stable burning rate are the key features of an excellent solid propellant. Addition of BRC to the propellant results in the increase of burning rate of the propellant and decrease in pressure exponents. Among all BRC, ferrocene‐based BRC have attracted much attention because of their better microscopic homogeneities in distribution, ignitability of the propellants and good compatibility with organic binder. However, the main barrier for the development and practical applications of ferrocene‐based BRC is their migration property. This article reviews the field and highlights recent progress. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.