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The mechanism behind the rapid ignition involves the interaction between the hydrides in the cluster and the protons in the H2O2. This interaction leads to hydrogen evolution, which acts as a catalyst for the overall combustion cycle, drastically reducing the time required for the fuel to reach critical ignition temperature. 4. Conclusion

Hypergolic fuels, which ignite spontaneously upon contact with an oxidizer, are essential for spacecraft maneuvering and satellite positioning. Traditional systems often rely on toxic hydrazine-based fuels. Recent research has shifted toward metal hydride clusters, specifically Copper-based clusters , due to their potential for high energy density and reduced environmental impact. 2. Methodology 2.1 Synthesis of Cu11H3 H 3.mp4

Supporting Information: Video of hypergolic ignition of Cu11H3 (MP4) , ACS Publications. The mechanism behind the rapid ignition involves the

High-Performance Hypergolic Fuels Based on Copper Hydride Clusters , Journal of the American Chemical Society. Journal of the American Chemical Society.