ISRO Polyol - The Versatile Binder for Composite Solid Propellants for Launch Vehicles and Missiles

Authors

  • V. N. Krishnamurthy Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum
  • Solomon Thomas Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.37.5889

Keywords:

Apogee motors, Binder propellant, HTPB propellants, Propellants

Abstract

A family of propellants based on a low cost hydroxy terminated binder has been developed and proved in large size motors. It can meet the requirements of Apogee motors as well as large boosters. The system offers advantages comparable with HTPB propellants in terms of high ballistic performance, stringent mechanical properties, ease and reliability of cure even at ambient conditions and high storage stability. The near-Newtonian flow behaviour, simplicity and processing characteristics of this saturated binder propellant are particularly note-worthy.

Author Biographies

V. N. Krishnamurthy, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum-695 022

Solomon Thomas, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum-695 022

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Published

2014-01-15

How to Cite

Krishnamurthy, V. N., & Thomas, S. (2014). ISRO Polyol - The Versatile Binder for Composite Solid Propellants for Launch Vehicles and Missiles. Defence Science Journal, 37(1), 29–37. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.37.5889

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1

Section

General Papers

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