Why is nitric acid used as rocket fuel ?
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Red fuming nitric acid (RFNA) is a storable oxidizer used as a rocket propellant. It consists of 84% nitric acid (HNO3), 13% dinitrogen tetroxide and 1–2% water. The color of red fuming nitric acid is due to the dinitrogen tetroxide, which breaks down partially to form nitrogen dioxide.
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Fuming nitric acid was used in rocket as it is strong oxidizer and spontaneously ignited when mixed with fuels like Hydrazine, Aniline or Alcohol (this combinations are known as hypergolic fuels). They are also stable at room temperature. ... 90% of rocket fuel is used to propel the rocket to stratosphere altitude.
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