Synthesis and Characterization of Tetranitraminocyclobutanes

Abstract

A series of new nitramines has been synthesized. All of the new compounds possess four nitramine moieties arranged about a cyclobutane ring in a cis-trans-cis configuration. One of the new materials, CL-21, is exceptionally stable thermally and hydrolytically, yet very sensitive to impact. Because of this unique combination of properties, this new explosive may find applications as a PETN replacement in a number of applications. Cyclobutane, Explosives, and Nitramines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285412

Entities

People

  • Charlotte K. Lowe-ma
  • John W. Fischer
  • Richard A. Hollins
  • Robin A. Nissan

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Anhydrides
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Petn
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.