Bayern-Chemie Gesellschaft für flugchemische Antriebe mbH

Rocket Motor

Propellants




Double Base



Double-base propellants are mainly composed of nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine. Additives are included to control ballistic and mechanical properties and to ensure chemical stability



Double-base propellants can be extruded in an extrusion press or cast in a mould



Performance
- Ispec: 2200 - 2400 m/s
- Tc: 2300 - 2800 K
- Density: 1.60 - 1.65 x 103 kg/m3
- operational temperature -40°C - +65°C
- non corrosive combustion gases
- minimum smoke