Multistep Thermal Decomposition of Energetic NMe4B3H8 : Insights from Combined Kinetic and Microscopic Analyses

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the thermal decomposition process of NMe4B3H8 and its physicochemical characteristics.
• Conducted kinetic analysis of decomposition process.
• Utilized microscopy to observe decomposition phases.
• Evaluated the high energy fuel properties of NMe4B3H8.
• Identified multiple decomposition stages in NMe4B3H8.
• Demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties for high energy fuels.
• Showed significant potential of NMe4B3H8 for solid ramjet applications.