Effect of Ageing on Mechanical Properties of Composite Solid Propellants

What is it about?

Ageing (deterioration of properties) of propellants is well known phenomenon. But, it is not so well modeled to predict safe life due to the poor replication of long period (10 to 15 years) of natural ageing in laboratory. This paper talks about a novel artificial ageing method. This paper also presents some basic and interesting results related to the effect of natural ageing on the mechanical properties of composite solid propellants.

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Why is it important?

This study helps to age propellants in an environment (in laboratory) which is very similar to the actual storage condition of the propellants.