Solid-Propellants

Charcoal

Charcoal is the dark grey residue consisting of impure carbon obtained by removing water and other volatile constituents from animal and vegetation substances. Charcoal prevents any unpleasant odor. Foul water is purified by it. It is a great disinfectant, and sweetens offensive air if placed in shallow trays around apartments. It is so very porous that it absorbs and condenses gasses rapidly. Charcoal forms an excellent poultice for malignant wounds and sores. A teaspoonful of charcoal, in half a glass of water, often relieves a sick headache. It absorbs the gases and relieves the distended stomach pressing against the nerves, which extend from the stomach to the head. It often relieves constipation, pain or heart disease.

Coke (coal)

Coke is a fuel with few impurities and a high carbon content, usually made from coal. It is the solid carbonaceous material derived from destructive distillation of low-ash, low-sulfur bituminous coal. Cokes made from coal are grey, hard and porous.

Guanidine nitrate

Trimethylolethane Trinitrate

Trimethylolethane trinitrate is a nitro ester. It is used in some solid propellants and smokeless powders as a plasticizer. It can also be used as a monopropellant.