A pyrophoric mixture used as an ignition fluid in rocket engines. The mixture is used with liquid oxygen (LOX) engines, wherein upon contact with the LOX oxidizer flow, it combusts, igniting the rocket fuel (frequently kerosene or RP-1) that is mixed with the oxidizer flow.
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