Combustion agents for solid fuel propellants and explosives have gained widespread interest in recent years. Their high gravimetric heat of combustion enhances the performance of modern energetic materials. Borohydride compounds have proved to be excellent candidates in this application. High-energy Combustion Agents of Borohydrides covers the most recent developments in the advanced combustion agents of borohydrides. Experimental studies covering the synthesis and characterisation of borohydrides are examined, as well as the interactions between borohydride and propellant ingredients. The properties of BHN/nano Al composites are discussed, as is the effect of borohydrides on the properties of fuel-rich solid propellants. The book concludes with a summary of the prospective development of high-energy combustion agents in solid propellants and explosives, and looks into the future development of military applications. Authored by renowned experts in the field, this book will appeal to researchers in academia and industry seeking a better understanding of how to improve the ignition and combustion performance of propellants and explosives.

The borohydrides, because of their unique chemical properties, have become compounds of considerable interest, both theoretical and practical. Among the practical applications is the use of sodium borohydride for the generation of hydrogen under conditions in which it is important to obtain the largest possible volume from the smallest weight and volume of generating material and apparatus. This application is discussed in detail later in this paper; the use of the alkali metal borohydrides as reducing agents in organic and in analytical chemistry will be described elsewhere.

The combustion properties of organic materials are used to assess their safety specifications. This knowledge is necessary to avoid potentially disastrous fires. The experimental determination of the combustion properties of a new organic compound is laborious and sometimes even impossible. This book describes methods for the determination and prediction of the combustion properties of organic compounds, along with some examples and exercises.

Beginning Oct. 1959 some issues include "Russian supplement."

Beginning Oct. 1959 some issues include "Russian supplement."

Supplements accompany some issues.