The high value of L* necessary for stable combustion of nitromethane in a rocket motor is attributed to the rate of reaction of nitric oxide with fuel molecules. Addition of metallic cations which catalyse the oxidation reactions or decomposition of nitric oxide reduce the L* necessary for sustained combustion.
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