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Liquid oxygen (LOX) is commonly used as an oxidizer in rocket engines due to its high oxidizing power and high density, which allows for efficient combustion reactions in the engine.

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What can be used as a liquid oxidizer?

Liquid oxygen (LOX) is commonly used as a liquid oxidizer in rocket engines due to its high oxidizing potential and high density. Hydrogen peroxide is another liquid oxidizer used in some rocket engines and propulsion systems. Nitric acid is also used as a liquid oxidizer in certain applications.


Is nitrogen used for rockets?

Yes, nitrogen is commonly used as a pressurant gas in rocket propulsion systems to deliver fuel and oxidizer to the engine. Nitrogen gas helps maintain consistent pressure levels in the fuel and oxidizer tanks, allowing for efficient and controlled propulsion during the rocket's flight.


What is mixture ratio of Rocket Propellants?

The mixture ratio of rocket propellants refers to the ratio of oxidizer to fuel in a rocket engine. It is an important parameter that determines the performance and efficiency of the engine. The specific mixture ratio can vary depending on the type of propellants used and the design requirements of the rocket.


What is a rocket igniter?

A rocket igniter is a device used to spark a controlled ignition of rocket engines. It typically uses a pyrotechnic material to generate a flame or hot gas that starts the combustion process in the rocket engine. The igniter is an essential component for launching rockets and initiating controlled propulsion.


Can rocket fuel be used for gas turbine engines?

There are various types/combinations of rocket fuels. The most popular one is Hydrogen which was used by the Space Shuttle. But there are some hydrocarbon fuels as well that are used in rocket engines (for example RP-1 used by the Soyuz rocket). By asking specifically about rocket fuel I assume that you make the distinction between fuel and oxidizer (because a rocket engine generally uses both fuel and oxidizer in contrast with gas turbine engines who takes its oxidizer from atmospheric air). All in all, the answer is not as straight forward as you might expect: certain rocket fuels (see RP-1 like fuels) are very similar to jet fuel so they can be used as fuels in gas turbine engines. Other fuels like hydrogen or hydrazine can't be used in current gas turbine engines. But it is not impossible to have in the future gas turbine engines that uses hydrogen or some other fuels used in rocket engines.


What needs To burn fuel in rocket?

You need a fuel. You need something that will react or "burn" with it. This is called an oxidizer, even though oxygen is not always what is used. You need a means of forcing the fuel into a combustion chamber. You need a combustion chamber. And you need an exhaust bell for the spent fuel to leave! Some rockets need an igniter, something to set the fuel and oxidizer off. Other rockets use "hypergolic" fuels, which means that the fuel and oxidizer go off just by coming into contact. This is good because not having an igniter means one less thing that can go wrong. The lunar module had this kind of engine. Solid rockets have the fuel and oxidizer mixed together, just waiting to be ignited. The burning fuel hollows the rocket out, forming a sort of combustion chamber.


Why a turbo jet engine would not work in space?

A turbojet engine relies on atmospheric oxygen to combust fuel and generate thrust. In space, there is no atmosphere, and thus no oxygen available for combustion. Without the necessary oxidizer, a turbojet cannot function, making it ineffective in the vacuum of space. Instead, rocket engines, which carry both fuel and oxidizer, are used for propulsion in space.


What were the fuel oxidizer combinations used on each of the stages of the Redstone missile?

The Redstone rocket was fueled by a mixture of 25% H20 and 75% ethanol, and used liquid oxygen as the oxidizer. Redstone carried 19,000 lbs of fuel and 25,000 of oxidizer. Steam to drive the fuel and oxidizer pumps was produced by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (790 lbs of this were carried by Redstone).


What is the nozzle used for on a rocket?

The nozzle is used to direct and control the flow of exhaust gases expelled from the rocket engine. It helps to accelerate the gases to high velocities, producing thrust and propelling the rocket forward. The shape and design of the nozzle are crucial for optimizing engine performance and efficiency.


What is NH4CIO4?

NH4ClO4 is the chemical formula for ammonium perchlorate, a white crystalline solid commonly used as an oxidizer in solid rocket propellants.


What is a rocket engine used for?

The normal use is propelling a rocket.


What are the ingredients in rocket fuel?

There are choice of solid liquid and gas fuel propellant. For space discovery rocket it is usually use liquefied hydrogen and oxygen as fuel. Missile and ICBM use solid propellant for long storage time. Choice is depend on the type and need.