A Study on Liner-Reaction Speed based on the Aging of a Curing System
Abstract In this study, the hardening reaction speed of a rocket motor liner based on the aging of a curing system comprised of a hardener and hardening catalyst was observed. It was indicated that as the aging time of the curing system increased, the liner viscosity build-up was accelerated. The raw material having the biggest impact on the hardening reaction of the curing system’s liner was triphenylbismuth (TPB). Stirring isophorone diisocyanate and TPB forms activated complex, and the activated complex facilitates urethane reaction. If TPB is ligand bound with isocyanate, it forms TPB-isocyanate complex. This is a type of TPB’s oxide, and the formation of activated complex through changes in its color. In addition, lining hardening time can be adjusted by the aging period of the curing system through this study, and adhesive strength with the liner and propellant can be improved.