Polarizable and nonpolarizable force fields for alkyl nitrates

Oleg Borodin1, Grant D Smith, Thomas D Sewell

  • 1Wasatch Molecular Incorporated, 2141 East St. Mary's Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA. Oleg.Borodin@utah.edu

Summary

New atomic force fields, derived from quantum chemistry, accurately predict properties for alkyl nitrate liquids and PETN crystal. These computational models enhance understanding of material behavior.

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