CATALYTIC DECOMPOSITION OF HYDRAZINE AS A SOURCE OF POWER

The catalytic decomposition of hydrazine is studied with regard to the needs of the airspace industry. Data are presented on the rate, stoic hiometry, and activation energy of hydrazine decomposition on metals o f platinum and iron groups and also tungsten and molybdenum, supported by alumina. The effect of ammonia and water concentrations on the rat e of hydrazine decomposition is studied. The difference is demonstrate d in the rates of liquid-phase and gas-phase decomposition of hydrazin e. Phenomena are discussed related to the transition from heterogeneou s decomposition of hydrazine to the homogeneous process.