Energetic Materials for WMD Defeat

Abstract

Two nitroiminotetrazole compounds, 1,2-bis(4,5-dihydo-5-nitroimino-1H-tetrazol-1-yl)ethane and bis(hydrazinium) ethylene bis(5-nitroiminotetrazolate) appeared to have properties that suggested further study to determine their value as replacements for RDX. They were synthesized in our laboratory (~2.5 - 3.0 grams) and shipped as aqueous solutions to NSWC, Indian Head for safety tests (impact sensitivity, friction sensitivity, and ESD). Results indicate that the two candidates, while superior to RDX in enthalpy of formation and detonation properties, with respect to the safety tests, they exhibit roughly RDX sensitivities. Thus, it is unlikely that they would be competitive as replacements for RDX.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA604469

Entities

People

  • Jean'ne Shreeve

Organizations

  • University of Idaho

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energetic Materials
  • Ethylenes
  • Explosives
  • Heat Of Formation
  • Heterocyclic Compounds
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Nitrogen
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Organic Chemistry

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