NTO-Based Explosive Formulations: A Technology Review

Abstract

3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO) is an explosive ingredient under investigation as a potential insensitive replacement for RDX in explosive formulations. Although its performance is slightly less than that of RDX, NTO is thermally more stable and less sensitive to hazard stimuli. Explosive compositions based on NTO are therefore more likely to be Extremely Insensitive Detonating Substances, and munitions filled with them may meet the criteria of both Insensitive Munitions (IM) and HD 1.6 classification for storage and transportation. This report examines the currently available literature on NTO and its use in explosive compositions, and recommends future work to explore the possible application of NTO in IM compliant explosives for the ADF.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA364083

Entities

People

  • Matthew D. Cliff
  • Matthew W. Smith

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • High Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Plastic Bonded Explosives

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Rocket Propulsion.