4,6-Dinitrobenzofuroxan, an Important Explosive Intermediate.

Abstract

The preparation of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (DNBF) from either benzofuroxan or picryl chloride is described. Batches of up to 20 g have been obtained in suitable crystalline from via recrystallization from a number of solvents. DNBF exhibits impact and electrostatic sensitivity characteristic of a sensitive secondary, such as RDX, and should be handled accordingly. Ignition of small samples (< less than 200 mg) results only in deflagration; detonation can be achieved by the strong shock from detonating lead azide but power output appears to be significantly lower than RDX.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA131014

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Spear
  • Roger W. Read
  • William P. Norris

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Azides
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Detonations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Hot Wire
  • Ignition
  • Lead Azides
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Security
  • Sensitivity
  • Sodium Azides
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Standards

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Organic Chemistry