Daniel L. Remmers

Synthesis of Insensitive N-2,4-dinitrophenyl-N1-nitroguanidine

A new, insensitive nitroguanidyl functionalized nitrogen-rich material derived from 2,4-dinitrophenyl derivative was synthesized. N-2,4-dinitrophenyl-N1-nitroguanidine (DNP-NQ) has a crystal density of 1.74 g/cm3. The synthesis and properties of DNP-NQ are described. DNP-NQ was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), infrared spectroscopy, and gas pycnometry. Thermal properties were studied by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Results from small-scale sensitivity tests indicate that DNP-NQ is less sensitive than Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX). DNP-NQ can be prepared in high yield.

Integrated Data Collection Analysis (IDCA) Program: FY2011 Project Descriptions

This document provides brief descriptions of research topics for consideration by the IDCA for potential funding in funding in FY 2011. The topics include the utilization of the results from the Proficiency Test developed during FY 2010 to start populating the small-scale safety and thermal testing (SSST) Testing Compendium and revising results from methods modifications. Other research topics were also developed for FY 2011 from issues that arose in the Proficiency Test.