2-Picryl-5-Nitrotetrazole: Synthesis and Explosive Properties,

Abstract

2-Picryl-5-nitrotetrazole (PNT) has been synthesised by reaction of anhydrous sodium 5-nitrotetrazole with picryl chloride and obtained in suitable physical form by crystallisation from acetone-hexane. Impact, thermal and electrostatic sensitivity are all typical of a primary explosive. PNT ignites from match-head or hot wire to a powerful explosion but does not detonate unless initiated by a strong shock such as from detonating lead azide. RDX can be detonated by 100 mg of PNT but heavy confinement is required. PNT shows excellent promise as a replacement for tetrazene as an energetic sensitizer in stab (and percussion) sensitive mixtures. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA122974

Entities

People

  • Paul P. Elischer
  • Robert J. Spear

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Australia
  • Azides
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Hot Wire
  • Lead Azides
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards
  • Tetrazenes

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Rocket Propulsion.