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Assessment Of C60 As A Propellant Material For Ion ThrustersReport presents analyses and data to support proposed use of C60 (buckminsterfullerene) as alternative to Xe, current propellent material of choice for use in ion thrusters. Concept of using C60 for this purpose described in "Electrostatic Propulsion Using C60 Molecules" (NPO-18526).
Document ID
19950065463
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Rapp, Don (Caltech)
Leifer, Stephanie D. (Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-19100
Accession Number
95B10304
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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