THE CATALYTIC EFFECTS OF COPPER COMPOUNDS WITH VARIOUS SURFACE PROPERTIES ON THE COMBUSTION OF AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE

The catalytic effects of copper compounds calcined under various condition on the combustion of ammonium perchlorate ( AP ) are studied. Changes in crystal pattern of the catalysts before and after calcination are determined with X-ray diffractometer. surface properties of the catalysts are tested with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS). Catalytic mechanisms regarding the surface properties of the catalysts upon ths combustion of AP are explained.