Hydroxylammonium nitrate: synthesis, cocrystals, and properties

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Andrew J. Bennett, Haley R Froberg, Michael K. Bellas, Leila Marie Foroughi, Adam J. Matzger
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta08279j
Cited by: 3
References: 54

Abstract

Hydroxylammonium nitrate (HAN), an oxidizer in liquid propellants, cannot be used in solid propellants because of its extreme hygroscopicity. Presented are the first examples of HAN cocrystals; these feature dramatically suppressed hygroscopicity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Energetic Materials and Combustion Rocket and propulsion systems research Crystallography and molecular interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
10
Pages
5935–5943
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN