Nitrogen tetroxideNitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) is a hypergolic propellant often used in combination with a hydrazine-based rocket fuel. The combination was used to fuel the Apollo missions. Nitrogen tetroxide is a brownish yellow liquid which is easily vapourised. It is a powerful oxidizer and highly toxic and corrosive. However it is not affected by mechanical shock and is not flammable with air. da:Dinitrogentetraoxid fr:Peroxyde d'azote [[ja:四酸化二窒素]]
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