Heat Resistant Explosives. XIV. Synthesis and Properties of 2,2', 4,4', 6,6'-Hexanitrostilbene, HNST

Abstract

The synthesis of 2,2', 4,4', 6,6'-hexanitrostilbene is described. A 40-45% over-all yield of the product is obtained in a five step procedure from TNT and meta-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The hexanitrostilbene crystallizes in pale yellow needles which melt with decomposition at 316 C. It is thermally stable, 0.50 cc/g/hr at 260 C for two hours, and has an impact sensitivity comparable to that of tetryl. These properties indicate a potential use as an explosive booster. Other methods for synthesizing hexanitrostilbene were investigated with but slight success.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1962
Accession Number
AD0333226

Entities

People

  • K. G. Shipp

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Explosives
  • Heat Energy
  • High Explosives
  • Maryland
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Melting Point
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics Laboratories
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Organic Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.