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US 4878431

ELASTOMERIC INSULATING MATERIALS FOR ROCKET MOTORS

Assignee

HERCULES INCORPORATED

Filed

Feb 21, 1986

Granted

Nov 7, 1989

Location

WACO TX US

Abstract

Non-asbestos elastomeric insulating materials for rocket motors are disclosed. The insulating materials are low in density (between about 0.035 and 0.050 lb./cubic inch) and comprise crosslinked elastomeric polymers (100 parts by weight of a crosslinkable elastomeric polymer that is substantially saturated and about 5-50 parts by weight of a crosslinkable, substantially unsaturated, elastomeric polymer) in which are dispersed between about 10 and 100 (preferably 15-75) parts by weight of a char forming organic fiber selected from polyaramide pulps, between 1 and 15 parts by weight of a peroxide crosslinker, and between about 0 and 150 parts by weight organic and/or inorganic particulate. The insulating materials issue little smoke, have notable erosion resistance and can be tailored to have thermal, mechanical and other properties of desired character. Ingredients such as supplemental elastomers, oils and lubricants enhance the processability and green properties such as tack of the insulating materials.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Jul 2, 1986

Rescinded

Nov 17, 1988

Duration

2 years, 4 months

Inventor

  • 1LILES G. HERRING

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