hydrazine

Spacecraft thruster liquid

Hydrazine is a colorless, highly reactive chemical compound used primarily as rocket fuel and in industrial synthesis.

Its high energy content and clean combustion make it valuable for spacecraft propulsion: The satellite's thrusters use hydrazine for orbital adjustments.

The compound is toxic and requires careful handling.

propellant

rocket fuel

Combustible for spacecraft propulsion

satellite · orbit · launch · thrust · nozzle · combustion · oxidizer · engine · maneuver · attitude control

hazardous

toxic

Capable of causing harm

caustic · mutagenic · irritant · hazmat · exposure · OSHA · ventilation · safety · contamination · handling

chemistry

diamine

Double amino compound

  • nitrogenElement seven, colorless gas
  • hydrideHydrogen-metal chemical compound
  • amineAmmonia-derived organic compound

inorganic · anhydrous · reducing agent · compound · chemical formula · derivatives · precursor · synthesis · molecular · reagent

reactive

exothermic

Releasing energy as heat

ignition · spontaneous · unstable · flammable · redox · activation · kinetics

industrial

foaming

Producing froth or bubbles

pesticides · agrochemicals · plastics · manufacturing · water treatment · boiler · oxygen scavenger · production · processing · intermediate

Categories
Opposites
rocket propellant type

hydrazineoxidizer

Electron-accepting reactant

liquid oxygen · LOX · hydrogen peroxide · kerosene · liquid hydrogen

chemical reactivity/function

hydrazineoxidizer

Electron-accepting reactant

oxidizing agent · hydrogen peroxide · nitric acid · chlorine · fluorine

toxicity/safety profile

hydrazinewater

Clear essential liquid

inert gas · nitrogen · argon · noble gas · helium

Family

hydrate, hydrogen

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G