AIAA SP-086 Fire, Explosion, Compatibility, and Safety Hazards of Nitrogen Tetroxide
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AIAA SP-086 Document Information:
Title
Fire, Explosion, Compatibility, and Safety Hazards of Nitrogen Tetroxide
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Publication Date:
Jan 1, 2001
Scope:
Nitrogen tetroxide (NTO) is a corrosive, strongly oxidizing
liquid compound used chiefly in aerospace propulsion and power
systems. It is currently used in the Space Shuttle as an oxidizer
for the Orbital Maneuvering System and Reaction Control System.
Although NTO is immensely useful in aerospace applications, it has
drawbacks. For example, NTO is hypergolic with many materials;
liquid and vapor NTO are corrosive and highly toxic. The users and
designers of NTO systems must be aware of these hazards and
safeguard against them. The goal of this document is to summarize
the existing hazards data into one document. The subjects addressed
in this document are fire, explosion, compatibility hazards, and
overall safety considerations.
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