Preparation, Characterization of Co₃O₄ Nano-Particles and its Catalytic Effect on the Combustion of Fuel Rich Propellants

Abstract:

The mono-dispersed Co3O4 nano-particles were prepared by means of solid phase synthetical method. The particle size, specific surface area, crystal structure and morphology of the samples were characterized by laser particle size analysis, x-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The catalytic effects of nano-particles on the combustion of fuel rich propellant were investigated. The results show that the Co3O4 nano-particles prepared are uniform and with relatively wide size distribution curve. The catalytic effect of Co3O4 nano-particles on the fuel rich propellant is stronger than those of micro-sized Co3O4 particles and CuO nano-particles.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 560-561)
• Pages: 284-288
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.560-561.284
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Wei Qiang Pang, Xiao Bing Shi, Yang Li
• Keywords: Catalytic Effect, Fuel Rich Solid Propellant, Material Chemistry, Nanoparticle

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