Abstract: 3-nitratooxetane. Poly-(3-nitratooxetane). The method of synthesizing 3-nitratooxetane comprising reacting 3-hydroxyoxetane with a nitration agent. The method of synthesizing poly-(3-nitratooxetane) by polymerizing 3-nitratooxetane using a polyol initiator.

Abstract: A family of high performance, large launch vehicle, solid propellants based on polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binders. A clean, large launch vehicle, solid propellant based on a polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binder, ammonium nitrate oxidizer and aluminum or magnesium fuel optimizes at low solids levels and produces essentially no HCl or chloride ion in the exhaust.

Abstract: A family of high performance, space motor, solid propellants based on polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binder, ammonium perchlorate oxidizer and beryllium or beryllium hydride fuel which do not require the presence of plasticizers. A high performance, space motor, solid propellant based on a polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binder, ammonium perchlorate or hydroxy ammonium perchlorate and beryllium or beryllium hydride optimizes performance at low solids levels.

Abstract: A family of high performance, clean, space motor/gas generator solid propellants based on polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binder, ammonium nitrate oxidizer and small amounts of aluminum and/or boron and which do not require the presence of plasticizers. A high performance, space motor/gas generator solid propellant based on a polyglycidyl nitrate elastomer binder and ammonium nitrate oxidizer optimizes performance at low solids levels.

Abstract: An energetic binder system useful for making TPE-LOVA propellants and energetic composites comprises at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one plasticizer, and nitrocellulose.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for making energetic oxidizer salts and solutions thereof, and in particular relates to processes for making aqueous solutions of hydroxylammonium nitrate in high purity suitable for use in making liquid gun propellants. The present alcohol-free process yields high purity alcohol-free hydroxylammonium nitrate by neutralizing an aqueous nitric acid solution (20-70% wt./wt.) with an alcohol-free aqueous hydroxylamine solution at temperatures ranging from above -50.degree. C. to substantially less than ambient (20.degree. C.) to produce the desired alcohol-free aqueous hydroxylammonium nitrate solution in a usable concentration and in high purity. The process is economical, environmentally acceptable, and facile.

Abstract: The energetic salts of 3-nitramino-4-nitrofurazan have a desirable combination of desirable properties such as sufficiently high densities, and low or no hydrogen content. The salts are useful as ingredients in various propellant, explosive, gassifier, and pyrotechnic compositions. 3-Nitramino-4-nitrofurazan is itself a useful energetic compound and is also useful in the synthesis of still further energetic compounds.

Abstract: Improved thermoplastic elastomer compositions having improved processing and mechanical characteristics without requiring addition of excessive quantities of plasticizer comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer loaded with a crystalline modifier having a relatively low melting point. The modifier can be liquid at the processing temperature, resulting in increased ease in handling of the product. An exemplary crystallizable modifier is an alkylated pentacycloundecane dimer.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for making energetic oxidizer salts and solutions thereof, and in particular relates to processes for making aqueous solutions of hydroxylammonium nitrate in high purity suitable for use in making liquid gun propellants. The present alcohol-free process yields high purity alcohol-free hydroxylammonium nitrate in a simple chemical neutralization reaction by combining an aqueous nitric acid solution 120 to 70 wt. %) with an alcohol-free aqueous hydroxylamine solution at temperatures ranging from about -50.degree. C. to above ambient to produce the desired alcohol-free aqueous hydroxylammonium nitrate solution in a usable concentration and in high purity. The process is economical, environmentally acceptable, and facile.

Abstract: Isotactic poly(glycidyl nitrate) useful in solid propellants is produced by polymerizing chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer, (S) glycidyl nitrate. Chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer is prepared by sequential treatment of chiral (S) glycidyl tosylate or its enantiomer with nitric acid and sodium hydroxide. Chiral (S) glycidyl tosylate or its enantiomer, (R) glycidyl tosylate, can be produced by Sharpless epoxidation of allyl alcohol or by direct tosylation or commercially available chiral glycidol. Likewise, chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer, (S) glycidyl nitrate, can be prepared directly via nitration of (S) or (R) glycidol, respectively.

Abstract: Propellant compositions have an elastomeric binder formed by curing a hydroxyl-terminated polyether or polyester prepolymer with cis-,cis-1,3,5-tri(isocyanatomethyl) cyclohexane. The propellant compositions also include high-energy particulates and high-energy plasticizers. The use of cis-cis-1,3,5-tri(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane increases the energy of the propellant per binder weight and in several cases substantially improves the mechanical characteristics of the propellant composition.

Abstract: This invention is for new compounds, namely, diethanolammoniummethylcubane nitrates, a composition of diethanolammonium methylcubyl nitrates - hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN) solutions and their method of use as aqueous liquid gun propellant ingredients.

Abstract: Isotactic poly(glycidyl nitrate) useful in solid propellants is produced by polymerizing chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer, (S) glycidyl nitrate. Chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer is prepared by sequential treatment of chiral (S) glycidyl tosylate or its enantiomer with nitric acid and sodium hydroxide. Chiral (S) glycidyl tosylate or its enantiomer, (R) glycidyl tosylate, can be produced by Sharpless epoxidation of allyl alcohol or by direct tosylation of commercially available chiral glycidol. Likewise, chiral (R) glycidyl nitrate or its enantiomer, (S) glycidyl nitrate, can be prepared direcly via nitration of (S) or (R) glycidol, respectively.

Abstract: An improved process for producing poly(glycidyl nitrate) having a functionality substantially equivalent to the hydroxy functionality of the initiator employed in which a catalyst-initiator complex is reacted with glycidyl nitrate and wherein the ratio of mols catalyst/mols hydroxyls in the initiator is <1:1, the gylcidyl nitrate monomer is added to the catalyst-initiator complex reaction mixture at a rate in which the monomer is used up (reacted) essentially as fast as it is added, and the reaction temperature is maintained at a temperature within the range of from about 10.degree. to 25.degree. C.

Abstract: Solid propellants in which the oxidizer is a perchlorate are improved by the inclusion of diaminoglyoxime or diaminofurazan in the propellant compositions.

Abstract: Propellants have high energy particulates dispersed in a binder system based upon thermoplastic elastomeric ionomers. In addition to the ionomer, the binder system has an ionolyzer which melts at processing temperatures and facilitates relative movement of ionic segments of the ionomer, plus a plasticizer for hydrophobic, amorphous segments of the ionomer.

Abstract: Cyanogen is prepared from glyoxime by reaction with acetic anhydride to form N,N'-diacetoxyglyoxime which is then pyrolyzed to cyanogen.

Abstract: LOVA gun propellants are formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and particulates of high-energy oxidizers, e.g., RDX and HMX.

Abstract: LOVA gun propellants are formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and particulates of high-energy oxidizers, e.g., RDX and HMX.

Abstract: A propellant formulation includes energetic particulate solids dispersed in a binder system of high molecular weight 1,2 syndiotactic butadiene and a plasticizer. The propellant is prepared by mixing above the melting temperature of the butadiene and without the use of solvents. The propellant is castable without curing.