Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Anbar University - College of Science
2 Anbar University - College of Education for women
Abstract
This research studying the stability of unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine (UDMH) used
in many uses. This material unstable against different variable such as heat and oxygen gas present in the
air. Results refers that the increases of temperature and oxygen presenting affecting on the stability of this
material by exiting oxidation reactions. Oxidation of this material for six months decreases its
concentration approximately to the half. According to the conclusions obtained from the laboratory tests,
we find that the unsymmetrical Dimethylhydrazine (UDMH) is directly affected by oxygen in the
atmosphere and the increase of temperature leads to activating the oxidation reactions and this forces us
to store the fuel inert atmosphere (Nitrogen, Helium or Argon) at low temperature as possible.
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