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1,5-Di(nitramino)tetrazole: High Sensitivity and Superior Explosive Performance.

Dennis Fischer1, Thomas M Klapötke2, Jörg Stierstorfer1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University, Butenandtstrasse 5-13 (D), 81377 München (Germany) http://www.hedm.cup.uni-muenchen.de.

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|June 23, 2015
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Highly energetic 1,5-di(nitramino)tetrazole and its salts represent powerful new non-nuclear explosives. These compounds exhibit high performance and tunable sensitivity, offering potential as advanced energetic materials.

Area of Science:

  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Energetic Materials

Background:

  • 1,5-di(nitramino)tetrazole is a highly energetic compound with potential applications in explosives.
  • Nitrogen-rich compounds and their metal salts are of interest for their energetic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize 1,5-di(nitramino)tetrazole and its metal salts.
  • To evaluate the energetic performance and sensitivity of these novel compounds.
  • To explore their potential as advanced energetic materials.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of the neutral compound and selected metal salts.
  • Characterization using low-temperature X-ray diffraction, IR and Raman spectroscopy, multinuclear NMR spectroscopy, elemental analysis, and DSC.
  • Computational analysis of energetic performance using the EXPLO5 code and CBS-4M calculations.
Keywords:
energetic materialsnitraminessensitivitystructure elucidationtetrazoles

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  • Assessment of sensitivity to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful synthesis of highly energetic 1,5-di(nitramino)tetrazole and its salts.
    • The neutral compound is identified as one of the most powerful non-nuclear explosives.
    • Potassium salt shows potential as a sensitizer, replacing tetracene.
    • Computational and experimental data confirm high energetic performance and densities.
    • Sensitivity studies provide crucial safety and application data.

    Conclusions:

    • 1,5-dinitraminotetrazolates are promising candidates for advanced energetic materials.
    • The tunable sensitivity of these compounds allows for tailored applications.
    • Further research into their properties and applications is warranted.