Composite propellant formulations?

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I was interested in developing my own motors, but don't want to just "wing it" and end up minus 4 fingers. Are there any good books, documents, websites, mil-specs, or literature that covers various different propellant formulations and correct methods to process them? Or does anyone have any books on the matter that collecting dust on the shelf that they'd like to sell?

Thanks in advance for any info! Dave Harper

Bob · Accepted Answer

Try the aRocket mailing list -

Gary · Answer

For websites, I recommend you start here:

William Bonney · Answer

Try Terry McCreary's book here:Terry treats extensively on composite motor construction.Also, the new Teleflite book is a work of art!It is called Amateur Rocket Motor Construction and is available on Amazon. The Teleflite book is basically about rammed BP motors, although he includes some candy motors.The definitive sugar rocket site is I myself have had good results with the Sorbitol motors.Whatever you do, be safe.Good Luck,Steve Decker

Fred B · Answer

Check out  guys are doing some very interesting things with large sugar nitraterockets.As in FIVE INCH 3-segment grains! I'm impressed!Richard Nakka is the technical guru for sugar nitrate rockets ... but theseguys do them BIG.If you're bound and determined to make your own motors, it seems likesugar-nitrate presents slightly fewer difficulties and a lot fewer legalhassles than APCP.

TOOLS R US · Answer

I hear John Wickman's book set is good too; Patterson

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