Re: Hybrid Propellant Concept

Stephen Holden wrote:

>Hello,
>I am developing a new hybrid propellant concept that I would like to 
>discuss...It's basically very similar to any hybrid, except that the 
>propellant consists of a cylindrical grain of lightly bonded magnesium 
>powder onto which is sprayed through injectors the oxidizer. The 
>oxidizer is a solution of water and various nitrates and perchlorates 
>at high concentrations. There are many possibilities for testing and 
>would like to get people together to explore the concept.
>
>I have placed a brief description on the Australian Experimental web 
>site, which I will update with any developments made.  
>
>The motor is a concept at this stage, but tests of the reactivity of 
>lightly bonded magnesium powder and water / oxidizer solutions indicate 
>a highly energetic reaction that with a little luck will produce a 
>workable hybrid propellant.
>
>Any and all ideas and help is welcome...I think it's an interesting 
>idea worth some investigation...
>
>Anyways, cheers from Australia, Stephen
>
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>Stephen J. Holden
>Owner/Founder
>Mechanical Engineer
>Australian Experimental
>Email: [email protected]
>Web Page: http://www.australianexperimental.com.au
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