Synthesis and Characterization of 5-(hydrazino-alkyl) Tetrazoles

Abstract

High nitrogen compounds are the focus of advanced energetic material research aimed at future needs in the area of advanced explosives and propellants. One method of building nitrogen rich molecules consists of using a core heterocycle, e.g. a tetrazole, and nitrogen containing pendant groups like amines and azides. Hydrazine and its derivatives are widely used as propellants and a combination of two energetic compounds, i.e. hydrazines and tetrazoles, might provide materials with advantageous properties for energetic applications. Instead of coupling the hydrazine moiety directly to the tetrazole ring, we decided to incorporate an alkyl spacer which can help to increase thermal stability and lower the sensitivity towards impact and friction.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA616263

Entities

People

  • Andrew Beauchamp
  • Christina Franquera
  • Stefan Schneider
  • Steve Deplazes
  • Yonis Ahmed

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Amino Acids
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Crystal Structure
  • Energetic Materials
  • Hydrazines
  • Ignition Lag
  • Ionic Liquids
  • Materials
  • Methyl Hydrazines
  • Military Research
  • Molecules
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Single Crystals
  • Tetrazoles
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Electrochemical Surface Science
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design