The Synthesis and Characterization of Methylene Bisoxyamine CH2(-O-NH2)2 Salts
Abstract
The quest for new energetic materials for propellant research and development is an ongoing research effort at many facilities. Methylene bisoxyamine, CH2(-O-NH2)2, was first synthesized in the late 1960's at Edwards Air Force Base, as a colorless, stable liquid. The diperchlorate salt was heavily investigated as a solid propellant ingredient, but was dropped because of its slight impact sensitivity. Methylene bisoxyamine is an oxyamine base capable of yielding both mono- and di-protonated species, depending on the stoichiometry used in its reactions with acidic materials. We have reinvestigated this highly energetic material, and have synthesized and fully characterized a large family of new salts, including species paired with the nitrate, perchlorate, dinitramide and nitroformate anions. All of the salts were characterized by vibrational (IR, Raman), multinuclear nmr (1H, 13C) spectra, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) studies, and elemental analyses. Safety testing, including friction and impact tests, were carried out on all of the new salts, as well thermal stability studies at elevated temperatures, and all these results will be presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 20, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA408592
Entities
People
- Adam Brand
- Gregory W. Drake
- Kerri Tollison
- Milton Mckay
- Toma Hawkins
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory