Synergistic effect of hollow n-Al/H-MoO3 in the gas-phase reaction zone of solid propellant

A novel hollow-structured thermite, n-Al/H-MoO 3 , is designed to enhance the energy release mode and combustion performance of solid propellant. This research comprehensively explores the preparation and structural features of n-Al/H-MoO 3 within solid propellants. Furthermore, a series of rigorous combustion tests, performance assessments, and computational simulations are conducted to investigate its practical application. Experimental results indicate that the significant improvements in combustion performance have been observed by integrating this innovation n-Al/H-MoO 3 in solid propellants as a burning rate modifier. The heat of explosion increases to 6135 J·g −1 , a 41.76 % increase over the blank group (M0). Furthermore, its flame temperature is 494.3°C higher than that of the blank group. These substantial gains are primarily attributed to the unique hollow structure of n-Al/H-MoO 3 , which facilitates the reaction between H-MoO 3 and Al in the gaseous phase region, thereby improving combustion dynamics. The research findings offer theoretical foundations and experimental support for the design of more efficient and stable propellants.