This library has some basic information on many common pyrotechnic chemicals used in rocketry. We specifically discuss how each is used for making solid rocket propellants. We hope to continuously expand this content. If you have some additional information that you would like us to consider adding, please feel free to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If we are missing a chemical entirely, and you would like to submit information on it, we encourage you to use our outline format similar to the existing chemicals.

Oxidizers:

Ammonium Nitrate

Ammonium Perchlorate

Barium Nitrate

Potassium Chlorate

Potassium Nitrate

Potassium Perchlorate

Potassium Permanganate

Sodium Nitrate

Strontium Nitrate

Fuels:

Aluminum Powder

Asphalt

Charcoal Powder

Magnalium Powder

Magnesium Powder

Petroleum Jelly

Potassium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Sorbitol

Sugar

Zinc

Catalysts:

Sulfur

Red Iron Oxide

Binders:

Dextrin