Abstract
Aluminum powders of different particle sizes (from nano- [as=0.01-0.5μm] to micron-sized (as=1-500μm) and particle shapes (spherical and flakes) are widely used in energetics: from rocket propulsion to self-propagated high-temperature synthesis and water-splitting hydrogen-generating compositions. In this chapter the features of aluminum powder properties will be discussed along with their reaction kinetics and oxidation behavior in different oxidation media: from weak oxidizers (water and air) to strong oxidizers such as rocket propellants.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Nanomaterials in Rocket Propulsion Systems |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 151-173 |
Number of pages | 23 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128139097 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780128139080 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 26 Oct 2018 |
Keywords
- Aluminum powders
- Energetic application
- Oxidation
- Propellant
- Reactivity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology(all)
- Engineering(all)