Synthesis of Energetic Acid Labile LOVA Binders

Abstract

We have prepared several totally aliphatic polycarbonate blocks and measured their glass transition temperatures and melting points. We have performed differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to test the ability of these polymers to endothermically decompose in the presence of acid and/or heat. We have linked these blocks to give us an aliphatic polycarbonate ABA block copolymer. We have prepared several poly(orthoformate) polymers, which endothermically decompose in the presence of acid. We have prepared ABA block copolymers using poly(orthoformates) and BAMO as the blocks and studied their LOVA properties. We have devised a simple, economical approach to the synthesis of polynitramine binders over those taken previously. Keywords: Propellants, Low vulnerability explosives, Polycarbonates, Polynitramines, Explosives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 08, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225967

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Schmitt
  • Subhash C. Narang

Organizations

  • SRI International

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Alkynes
  • Block Copolymers
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Copolymers
  • Electrons
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Melting Point
  • Molecular Weight
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers
  • Transition Temperature

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  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Rocket Propulsion.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics