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Spectroscopy Reveals Fluorine’s Role in Rocket Propellant

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Michael D. Wheeler

A high-speed CCD camera and spectrometer played an important part in analyzing how fluorine gas enhances the combustion of boron in propellants -- an advance that could have an impact on the development of more energetic propellants for solid-fuel rockets. Getting the highest amount of energy per pound of propellant is a key factor in rocket performance. While liquid fuels provide more energy per pound than solid propellants, they are expensive and difficult to store because they must be cryogenically cooled. Solid propellants are less costly and are relatively safe and reliable, but...Read full article

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