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Metal-Organic Framework Templated Synthesis of Copper Azide as the Primary Explosive with Low Electrostatic
Qianyou Wang1, Xiao Feng2, Shan Wang2
1Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology of China, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Beijing, 100081, P. R. China.
Abstract:
A powerful yet safe primary explosive, embedded in a conductive carbon scaffold, is prepared by using a metal-organic framework as precursor. It simultaneously possesses low electrostatic sensitivity, good flame sensitivity, and excellent initiation ability. This method is simple, scalable, and provides a new platform for the development of energetic materials especially those employed in miniaturized explosive systems.

