摘要:
Binders for propellants for the like comprise elastomers which are based on block copolymers in which a pair of poly(caprolactone) blocks flank a central hydroxyl-terminated poly(butadiene) block. The block polymers are cured with isocyanates through the OH termini of the poly(caprolactone) blocks. The elastomers have inherent energies and other characteristics intermediate those of PCP and HTPB and have good compatibility with nitrate ester plasticizers.
摘要:
Poly(caprolactone) polymers are provided having molecular weights of 4000 or higher, are used to form propellant binders. When the high molecular weight poly(caprolactone) polymers are used in propellant formulations and cured with isocyanates of adequate functionality, propellants are produced having improved stress and strain characteristics relative to presently formulated propellants having binders of cured, lower molecular weight poly(caprolactone) polymers.