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rocket propellant

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ID 729887 Last modified 05.10.2017
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Domain explosives & ignition material
  • rakettmootoris energiaallika ja töökehana reaktiivjoa tekitamiseks tarvitatav aine
  • any substance or combination of substances which constitutes a mass to be expelled at high velocity to produce a propulsive reaction force or thrust
  • comprehensive name for the combustibles for a chemical rocket motor
Good to know
  • For liquid propellants it comprises the fuel (hydrocarbons, such as kerosine and hydrazine) and the oxidant (such as liquid oxygen and fluorine). With solid propellants, combustible materials (such as perchlorate and aluminium powder) are prepared prior to firing in situ.
raketikütus
rocket propellant
propellant
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  • 1B115 Equipment, other than that specified in 1B002 or 1B102, for the production of propellant and propellant constituents, as follows, and specially designed components therefor: a. , "Production equipment" for the "production", handling or acceptance testing of liquid propellants or propellant constituents specified in 1C011.a., 1C011.b., 1C111 or in the Military Goods Controls; ...

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