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WHITE ROCKET [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Space Agency rocket
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Space%20Agency%20rocket
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSAR 1, record 1, English, CSAR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CSAR. Microgravity Sciences provided researchers and scientists from Canadian industry and universities with low-cost, high-quality microgravity flight opportunities aboard the Canadian Space Agency Rocket(CSAR), a Black Brandt rocket developed by Bristol Aerospace Ltd. The first rocket, CSAR-1, was launched in March 1992 and carried five experiments; CSAR-2 was launched in December 1994 and also carried five experiments. Both launches took place at the White Sands Missile Range in White Sands, New Mexico. The Canadian experiments onboard, subjected to six minutes of high-quality microgravity conditions, were designed to advance our understanding of the processes and behaviours of materials, which may lead Canada to improving product manufacturing on Earth and enhancing the development of erosion-resistant materials. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Space%20Agency%20rocket
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusée d'expérimentation de l'Agence spatiale canadienne
1, record 1, French, fus%C3%A9e%20d%27exp%C3%A9rimentation%20de%20l%27Agence%20spatiale%20canadienne
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CSAR 1, record 1, French, CSAR
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusée CSAR 1, record 1, French, fus%C3%A9e%20CSAR
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CSAR. Le groupe des sciences en microgravité offre aux scientifiques qui œuvrent dans les milieux industriels et universitaires canadiens des occasions de vol en microgravité de qualité à des coûts relativement faibles à bord de la fusée d'expérimentation de l'Agence spatiale canadienne CSAR (pour Canadian Space Agency Rocket). Il s'agit d'une fusée de type Black Brant mise au point par la société Bristol Aerospace Ltd. Première de sa série, la fusée CSAR-1 a été lancée en octobre 1992 avec cinq expériences à son bord. CSAR-2 a été lancée en décembre 1994, transportant elle aussi cinq expériences. Les deux lancements ont eu lieu à partir du White Sands Missile Range, à White Sands au Nouveau-Mexique. Les expériences canadiennes, qui ont été soumises à des conditions de microgravité de grande qualité pendant six minutes, avaient pour but d'aider les chercheurs à mieux comprendre les comportements des matériaux et les procédés connexes et ainsi permettre au Canada d'améliorer les procédés de fabrication terrestre et de contribuer au développement de matériaux résistants à l'érosion. 1, record 1, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20d%27exp%C3%A9rimentation%20de%20l%27Agence%20spatiale%20canadienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- propyl nitrate
1, record 2, English, propyl%20nitrate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nitric acid propyl ester 1, record 2, English, nitric%20acid%20propyl%20ester
correct
- nitric acid n-propyl ester 2, record 2, English, nitric%20acid%20n%2Dpropyl%20ester
correct, see observation
- nitric acid normal-propyl ester 3, record 2, English, nitric%20acid%20normal%2Dpropyl%20ester
correct, see observation
- n-propyl nitrate 4, record 2, English, n%2Dpropyl%20nitrate
correct, see observation
- normal propyl nitrate 5, record 2, English, normal%20propyl%20nitrate
correct
- NPN 5, record 2, English, NPN
see observation
- NPN 5, record 2, English, NPN
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white to straw-colored liquid, has an ethereal odor, and is used as a rocket fuel(monopropellant). 6, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propyl nitrate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 2, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 2, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
NPN: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 2, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1865. 7, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H7NO3 7, record 2, English, - propyl%20nitrate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nitrate de propyle
1, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20propyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ester propylique de l'acide nitrique 1, record 2, French, ester%20propylique%20de%20l%27acide%20nitrique
correct, masculine noun
- ester n-propylique de l'acide nitrique 1, record 2, French, ester%20n%2Dpropylique%20de%20l%27acide%20nitrique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ester propylique normal de l'acide nitrique 1, record 2, French, ester%20propylique%20normal%20de%20l%27acide%20nitrique
correct, masculine noun
- nitrate de n-propyle 2, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20n%2Dpropyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- nitrate de propyle normal 3, record 2, French, nitrate%20de%20propyle%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nitrate de propyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20propyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20propyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H7NO3 4, record 2, French, - nitrate%20de%20propyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lithium fluoride
1, record 3, English, lithium%20fluoride
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula LiF or FLi which appears under the form of a fine, white powder, is slightly soluble in water, is soluble in acids, is insoluble in alcohol, derives from the reaction of hydrogen fluoride with lithium carbonate, and is used in metallurgy(welding and soldering flux), ceramics, heat-exchange media, radiation dosimetry, synthetic crystals in infrared and ultraviolet instruments, as a rocket fuel component, a component of fuel for molten salt reactors and in x-ray diffraction. 2, record 3, English, - lithium%20fluoride
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fluorure de lithium
1, record 3, French, fluorure%20de%20lithium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : LiF ou FLi 2, record 3, French, - fluorure%20de%20lithium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluoruro de litio
1, record 3, Spanish, fluoruro%20de%20litio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polvo blanco poco soluble en agua, soluble en ácidos, insoluble en alcohol. Muy tóxico e irritante. 1, record 3, Spanish, - fluoruro%20de%20litio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ammonium perchlorate
1, record 4, English, ammonium%20perchlorate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AP 2, record 4, English, AP
correct
- APC 2, record 4, English, APC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties :White crystals.... Use : Explosives, pyrotechnics, analytical chemistry, etching and engraving agent, smokeless rocket and jet propellant. 2, record 4, English, - ammonium%20perchlorate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: NH4ClO4 or ClH4NO4 3, record 4, English, - ammonium%20perchlorate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- perchlorate d'ammonium
1, record 4, French, perchlorate%20d%27ammonium
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche cristalline, utilisé dans la composition de certains explosifs (cheddite), comme réactif de laboratoire, en photographie et en gravure. 2, record 4, French, - perchlorate%20d%27ammonium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le perchlorate d'ammonium (34 500 t) est utilisé essentiellement pour la propulsion d'engins militaires et civils (navettes américaines, fusées Ariane). [...] Le perchlorate d'ammonium (NH4C1O4 entre à 70 % dans les 237 t de propergol solide (poudre), en présence de polyuréthanes (15 %) et de poudre d'aluminium (15 %), utilisées dans les «boosters» d'Ariane. 3, record 4, French, - perchlorate%20d%27ammonium
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : NH4ClO4 ou ClH4NO4 2, record 4, French, - perchlorate%20d%27ammonium
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- perclorato de amonio
1, record 4, Spanish, perclorato%20de%20amonio
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- perclorato amónico 2, record 4, Spanish, perclorato%20am%C3%B3nico
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino blanco, soluble en agua. Fuerte oxidante. Puede explotar al calentar o por reacción química espontánea. Irrita la piel. 2, record 4, Spanish, - perclorato%20de%20amonio
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: NH4ClO4 o ClH4NO4 3, record 4, Spanish, - perclorato%20de%20amonio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- white rocket
1, record 5, English, white%20rocket
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Brassicaceae. 2, record 5, English, - white%20rocket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- diplotaxe fausse-roquette
1, record 5, French, diplotaxe%20fausse%2Droquette
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Brassicaceae. 2, record 5, French, - diplotaxe%20fausse%2Droquette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- clean bench
1, record 6, English, clean%20bench
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Rocket Assembly/Checkout Facility... The facility consists of six contiguous laboratory modules subdivided into a storage area, a gray room area, and a clean room. The storage area houses spare instrument components and intermittently used ground support equipment. The gray room area contains facilities to clean components before they enter the clean room and equipment used to ship the instrument to WSMR [White Sands Mission Range]. The Class 100 cross-flow clean room is separated from the gray room by an air shower. The clean room contains three major stations : a clean bench for assembly of subsystems; a 12x14-ft optical bench for instrument assembly and electronic test of the instrument subsystems; and a vacuum chamber for vacuum focus and spectroradiometric calibration. The cryogenically pumped vacuum chamber is designed with a 30-cm diameter ultraviolet collimator at one end and a roll-off section that accommodates the entire flight instrument centered in the collimated beam at the other end. 2, record 6, English, - clean%20bench
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- banc stérile
1, record 6, French, banc%20st%C3%A9rile
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inhibited white fuming nitric acid
1, record 7, English, inhibited%20white%20fuming%20nitric%20acid
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a result of the larger diameter Vanguard satellite design, the original Aerobee was now too skinny for use as a second stage. A new larger-diameter stage designed by Aerojet-General would have to be used instead. It incorporated an AJ-10 rocket engine that developed 33 kilonewtons(7, 500 pounds) of thrust using the storable propellants inhibited white fuming nitric acid and symmetrical dimethyl hydrazine. 3, record 7, English, - inhibited%20white%20fuming%20nitric%20acid
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
I have developed several liquid rocket engines using both cryogenic and storable propellants. We have never had a problem with cryogenic propellants(and yes we have never had a LOX valve freeze--you have to use the proper valve). We have shifted over to storable propellants(Inhibited White Fuming Nitric Acid and furfuryl alcohol) because of their high density, hypergolicity, and long term storage capability. 4, record 7, English, - inhibited%20white%20fuming%20nitric%20acid
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inhibitor: Substance, naturally occurring or a synthetic additive, whose presence in small amounts in a petroleum product retards or prevents the occurrence of certain phenomena considered undesirable, e.g. gum formation in stored gasolines, corrosion in steam turbines. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 5, record 7, English, - inhibited%20white%20fuming%20nitric%20acid
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- acide nitrique fumant blanc inhibé
1, record 7, French, acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20inhib%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- A.N.F.B.I. 1, record 7, French, A%2EN%2EF%2EB%2EI%2E
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- acide nitrique fumant blanc additionné d'un inhibiteur 2, record 7, French, acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20additionn%C3%A9%20d%27un%20inhibiteur
proposal, masculine noun
- acide nitrique fumant blanc contenant des inhibiteurs 2, record 7, French, acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20contenant%20des%20inhibiteurs
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dercam T 27 est un détartrant et décapant puissant pour tuyauteries et équipements en acier au carbone. Caractéristiques physico-chimiques. · Composition : acides inhibés, tensioactifs. · Aspect : liquide fumant à l'air. 3, record 7, French, - acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20inhib%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La galvanisation à chaud. [...] avant l'immersion dans le bain de zinc, les pièces à galvaniser passent [par le] décapage, [qui] se fait à l'aide d'acide chlorhydrique additionné d'un inhibiteur (3 à 6 mol/l) et permet d'éliminer la calamine et certains autres oxydes présents en surface. 4, record 7, French, - acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20inhib%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
inhibited oils : huiles contenant des inhibiteurs. 5, record 7, French, - acide%20nitrique%20fumant%20blanc%20inhib%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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