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 HAN (hydroxylammonium nitrate) HAN-based monopropellant thruster test at Primex Aerospace. Credit: Primex Aerospace / Aerojet A relatively new, synthetic, rocket fuel with the chemical formula NH2OH+NO3. HAN has the potential to be used both as a liquid monopropellant and an ingredient in solid propellants. It has the advantage of being more environmentally friendly than the toxic hydrazine presently used in thrusters on most spacecraft Related category    • PROPELLANTS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP