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Hydrazine decomposition process using molybdenum catalyst

Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1966-12-16
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1986-12-16
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Abstract

Abstract THIS INVENTION RELATES TO A PROCESS FOR THE SPONTANEOUS CATALYTIC DECOMPOSITION OF ROCKET PROPELLANTS CONTAINING HYDRAZINE OR MIXTURES OF HYDRAZINE AND HYDRAZINE NITRATE. THE CATALYST USED IN THIS INVENTION RETAINS ITS ACTIVITY AFTER EXPOSURE TO THE PROPELLANT FLAME ENVIRONMENT THEREBY PERMITTING MULTIPLE STARTS OF A ROCKET ENGINE. THE CATALYST CONSISTS OF MOLYBDENUM METAL COATED ON A HIGH SURFACE AREA SUPPORT BODY SUCH AS ALUMINA, IRON, NICKEL, COPPER, IRIDIUM, OR RUTHENIUM MAY BE INCLUDED AS CO-CATALYST METALS.

Inventors

  • 👤 Eugene D Guth
  • 👤 Jack L Blumenthal

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-29 07:39
CPC Classifications
C; C06; C06D; C06D5/00; C06D5/04

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Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-09-27 1975-03-29 1975-09-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-09-27 1979-03-29 1979-09-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-09-27 1983-03-29 1983-09-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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