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“Slush hydrogen” (mixture of solid hydrogen and liquid hydrogen) is of considerable interest as a space vehicle propellant because of its improvements in density and heat capacity over liquid hydrogen. This paper discusses some of the properties of slush hydrogen which make it desirable as a space vehicle propellant. Methods of producing and handling slush hydrogen, areas where existing technology is applicable, and some areas where new information is required are also discussed.
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Carney, R.R. (1964). “Slush Hydrogen” Production and Handling as a Fuel for Space Projects. In: Timmerhaus, K.D. (eds) Advances in Cryogenic Engineering. Advances in Cryogenic Engineering, vol 9. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0525-6_64
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