Study on the Ignition Process and Characteristics of the Nitrate Ester Plasticized Polyether Propellant

Figure 5

Ignition process of KD-2 observed by the prime macro lens. (a) Before the test. (b) Test began. (c) Liquefaction began. (d) Gasification began. (e) Expansion of gasification area. (f) Light spots appeared in the gasification area. (g) Flame appeared. (h) Liquefaction of unburned area. (i) Gasification of unburned area.

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