Metastable Propellant

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Metastable Propellant

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A metastable compound used as a propellant. </dd>
Nitromethane (CH₃NO₂), for example, may be used as a monopropellant at chamber pressure above 500 pounds per square inch. At lower pressure, it requires an oxidizer for stable combustion. [[/a>|/a>]] </dd>

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use