INORGANIC CHEMISTRY PROPELLANTS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site ammonium perchlorate (NH4ClO4) The salt of ammonia and perchloric acid. Ammonium perchlorate is the oxidizer used in most composite rocket motors, including those of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters. It is typically used in conjunction with aluminum powder (the fuel) and polybutediene rubber (the binder holding the mixture together). Related categories    • INORGANIC CHEMISTRY    • PROPELLANTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP