A Review On the Properties of CL-20-Based Propellants

According to the fact that CL-20 has better thermodynamic properties (energy content, density, flame temperature, etc.) and oxygen balance in comparison to HMX and RDX, CL-20-based propellants are also expected to have better thermodynamic properties than the propellants containing HMX and RDX. Since other parameters such as ballistic properties, mechanical properties, stability, sensitivity, etc. have an important role in evaluation of the performance of a propellant, all of these parameters should be considered so that the performance of a propellant can be correctly judged. This article reviews the main features of propellants containing CL-20 compared to propellants containing RDX and HMX.