Subject: CCL:Nitrite anion

From: [email-masked] (Pat Hogue 1-2183)
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 94 08:02:04 MDT

Dear Netters:

     I need help with references that discuss life times and
mechanisms for anion, cation and radicals generated during
the combustion of nitrate propellants (e.g., hydroxyl
ammonium nitrate and triethanol ammonium nitrate).  The nitrite
anion NO2- appears to be especially catalytic in this regard.  I
would guess this is because it posses symmetry and orbital energies
that allow optimum overlap with unreacted molecules.  Right?
Any help will be appreciated.  I will post responses.

Pat Hogue