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Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) - Surfactant, reduces sticking to the bowl and aeration during mixing. Allows for mixing at higher speeds. Improves particle wetting.

Binding Agents

Binding agents form a bond between the surface of Ammonium Perchlorate particles and the polymer matrix, embedding the particles strongly in the propellant web. This slightly slows burn rate and increases hardness.

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HX-878 (Tepanol) - May cause foaming due to ammonia generation during curing.

HX-868 - (Dynamar) Co-active with HX-752, increases functionality and decreases migration

Cross Linking Agents

Castor Oil - provides additional sites for the polymer chains to cross link with the curative and castor oil. Increases cured propellant hardness.

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Melamine - Used when using HTPB as a liner material

Zinc Borate - improves char layer formation