GEM3 Green Electric Monopropellant
Digital Solid State Propulsion
HAN-based electrically-ignited monopropellant, comparable to AF-M315E with faster ignition.
Technical specifications
- Appearance
- Clear, pink solution
- Viscosity
- Approximately 20 centipoise at 25°C
- pH
- 2 to 4
- Decomposition Temperature
- Approx. 170°C
- Melting/Freezing Point
- Less than 0°C (32°F)
- Flashpoint
- None (nonflammable, noncombustible)
- Specific Gravity
- Approximately 1.5
- Solubility in Water
- Completely soluble
- Hazard Classification
- 1.4C
- Price - 100g sample
- $100
- Price - 1kg
- $525
About
GEM3 is a hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN)-based liquid monopropellant developed by DSSP that can be electrically ignited or ignited via a catalyst bed. It is designed to be comparable to AF-M315E in density and viscosity while offering slightly higher performance capability and faster ignition characteristics, making it suitable for in-space propulsion thrusters and rocket motor applications. It ships as a 1.4C hazard class material and requires the customer to hold a current ATF permit and End User Agreement. As part of DSSP’s electrically-throttled ‘green’ propellant family, GEM3 is insensitive to shock, flame, and electrostatic discharge, requiring only electrical activation for ignition.
Documentation
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