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US 5348596

SOLID PROPELLANT WITH NON-CRYSTALLINE POLYETHER/INERT PLASTICIZER BINDER

Assignee

HERCULES INCORPORATED

Filed

Aug 25, 1989

Granted

Sep 20, 1994

Location

SALT LAKE COUNT UT US

Abstract

A solid propellant composition comprising an oxidizer, a fuel and a binder, wherein the binder comprises, based on the weight of the total propellant composition: (a) from about 3 to about 12% of a non-crystalline polyether having a molecular weight of from about 1000 to about 9,000, and (b) from about 1 to about 12% of an inert plasticizer. Propellants of this invention can be used, for example, in ground-launched interceptors, air launched tactical motors, and space boosters.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Feb 28, 1990

Rescinded

Feb 22, 1994

Duration

3 years, 12 months

Inventor

  • 1JOHN R. GOLENIEWSKI
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