Hydroxylammonium nitrate
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Hydroxylammonium Nitrate (HAN) is an energetic chemical with chemical formula NH3OHNO3. It is the salt of hydroxylamine and nitric acid. It is related to ammonium nitrate, but has a higher oxygen content. In its pure form, it is a hygroscopic solid. It is usually used in aqueous solution. The solution is corrosive and toxic, but is not believed to be carcinogenic. It is being researched as a potential rocket propellant, both in the solid form as a solid propellant oxidizer, and in the aqueous solution as a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to the monopropellant hydrazine.
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