Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition Catalysts Used in Rocket Engines

The results of the development and studies of heterogeneous catalysts for decomposition of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide used as monopropellant and oxidant in rocket engines are summarized. Being nontoxic, hydrogen peroxide is an excellent alternative to highly toxic hydrazine and dinitrogen...

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Published in:Russian journal of applied chemistry 2020-04, Vol.93 (4), p.467-487
Main Authors: Guseinov, Sh. L., Fedorov, S. G., Kosykh, V. A., Storozhenko, P. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysts
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chemistry/Food Science
Decomposition
Engines
Hydrazines
Hydrogen peroxide
Industrial Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
Nitrogen tetroxide
Oxidation
Oxidizing agents
Reviews
Rocket engines
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Summary:The results of the development and studies of heterogeneous catalysts for decomposition of highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide used as monopropellant and oxidant in rocket engines are summarized. Being nontoxic, hydrogen peroxide is an excellent alternative to highly toxic hydrazine and dinitrogen tetroxide used today in rocket engines and is only slightly inferior to them in the energy efficiency. Data on the influence of the catalyst active phase and support material and shape on the thruster operation conditions are discussed and summarized.
ISSN:1070-4272
1608-3296
DOI:10.1134/S1070427220040011