Insensitive High-Performance Replacements for RDX in Explosive and Propellant Formulations

Abstract

The objective of the proposed research project is to investigate and explore the chemistry of neutral (covalent) high-nitrogen compounds and high-nitrogen salts as potential energetic ingredients for gun propellant charges and replacements for RDX. The new high-nitrogen compounds and salts should be less environmentally hazardous, have no greater sensitivities, and have equal or better performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 2007
Accession Number
ADA466070

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People

  • Thomas M. Klapoetke

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Crystals
  • Decomposition
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Hot Water
  • Hydroxides
  • Materials
  • Molecular Structure
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Propellants
  • Water
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Diffraction

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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.