INTRODUCTION

Terry McCreary's book EXPERIMENTAL COMPOSITE PROPELLANTS was a success right out of the gate when it was first published in the year 2000. It has become THE Bible for today's Research Rocketry enthusiasts. Written addressing both P-Banand HTPB based propellants it's content is more encompassing to all rocket propellants and the knowledge presented on the how's and why's is applicable to all solid propellant rocket motors in general. The second edition now has over 350 pages with over 80 figures and tables and color photos.

WHAT MAKES THIS BOOK SPECIAL?
It compiles information from more than a dozen resources, digests it, and presents the text in a way no other popular publication has; specifically for the amateur rocket scientist.

EXPERIMENTAL COMPOSITE PROPELLANT covers both beginner and advanced topics, providing step-by-step selection of materials for Ammonium Perchlorate composite propellant, motor casing preparation, mixing, casting, testing, and evaluation of the finished product.

There are discussions of more advance topics intended to de-mystify the combustion process of a rocket motor, thoroughly explain the properties of applicable chemicals, explain the function of application-specific additives, how variables affect the polymerization process, to name a few of the highlights.

Content also includes a thorough list of web-based and hard-copy references and material suppliers, as well as appendices covering everything from selection of additives to a "Sermonette" explaining why making your own rocket motors WILL NOT likely save you money in the long run.

This book is written to help the entry-level rocket scientist successfully get off the ground, and for the Journeyman to advance his knowledge of this fairly narrow topic. Of course, the guidance of an experienced research rocketeer is still highly recommended for anyone interested in working with the materials and formulas contained therein.