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Synthesis, characterisation, thermal and explosive properties of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan salts

Two new initiatory molecules, e.g. rubidium and cesium salts of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (DNBF) have been prepared by reacting sodium salt of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (DNBF) with rubidium nitrate and cesium nitrate, respectively, at 60 degrees C in aqueous medium. The characterisation of compounds by IR, (1)H-NMR, elemental analysis and metal content is described along with some of the evaluated thermal and explosive properties. The results indicate that cesium salt of DNBF (Cs-DNBF) appears promising initiatory and may suitably replace potassium salt of DNBF (K-DNBF), being used currently in initiatory compositions.

Nitroanilinodinitrobenzofuroxans—synthesis, characterisation, thermal stability and explosive properties

Three new derivatives of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan: 7-(4-nitrophenylamino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan, 7-(3,5-dinitrophenylamino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan and 7-(2,4,6-trinitrophenylamino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan, have been synthesised by condensing 4-nitroaniline, 3,5-dinitroaniline and 2,4,6-trinitroaniline with 7-chloro-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan, respectively. The characterisation of the compounds by IR, 1H-NMR, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis is described along with some of the evaluated preliminary explosive properties. The compounds were found to exhibit acceptable hazards properties. Furthermore, the thermal stability measurements indicated acceptable stability.

Synthesis, characterization and explosives properties of 7-(1h -1,2,4-triazol-3-amino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (TADNB) and 7-(1h-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-amino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (TEADNBF)

Abstract 7-(1H -1,2,4-triazol-3-amino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan(TADNB)and 7-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-amino)-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan(TeADNBF) have been prepared by condensing 7-chloro-4,6-dinitro benzofuroxan with 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole and 5-amino-1,2, 3,4-tetrazole respectively. The compounds have been characterized by spectral data and elemental analysis. Furthermore, some of the explosive properties of these compounds have also been investigated and reported herein.

Studies on the effect of plasticiser and addition of toluene diisocyanate at different temperatures in composite propellant formulations

Different composite propellant mixtures have been prepared using ammonium perchlorate, aluminium powder and hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene by varying the percentage of plasticiser and addition of toluene diisocyanate at different temperatures, and studied their different properties such as viscosity build-up, mechanical and ballistic properties and sensitivity. The data on different plasticiser level indicate that on decreasing the plasticiser content, there is a significant enhancement in end of mix viscosity, tensile strength and modulus while elongation decreases drastically. The data on sensitivity of the studied mixtures reveal that on decreasing the percentage of plasticiser, the sensitivity increases, accordingly. Further, the data on the effect of addition of TDI at different temperatures (35-60 degrees C) infer that on increasing the addition temperature of TDI there is a decrease in end of mix viscosity i.e. 800Pas at 35 degrees C to 448Pas at 60 degrees C. Moreover, there is no effect on mechanical and ballistic properties on higher temperature addition of TDI was observed.

Cost-effective synthesis of 5,7-diamino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (CL-14) and its evaluation in plastic bonded explosives.

5,7-Diamino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (CL-14) has been synthesized by a cost-effective method. CL-14 was characterized by spectral data (IR, NMR and mass) and elemental analysis. The compound was evaluated in plastic bonded explosives (PBX) using polyurethane (PU) as binder. The thermal, mechanical and explosive properties of PBX composition from preliminary tests are also reported. Good thermal stability as well as good insensitiveness are indicated.

Synthesis, Characterization, and Thermal and Explosive Properties of Alkali Metal Salts of 5,7-Diamino-4,6-Dinitrobenzofuroxan (CL-14)

Potassium, rubidium, and cesium salts of 5,7-diamino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (CL-14) have been prepared by reacting sodium salt of 5,7-diamino-4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan with alkali metal nitrate in an aqueous medium. The structure of the compounds was unequivocally confirmed by spectra data, elemental analyses, and estimation of metal content. Further, the compounds have been evaluated for explosive and thermal properties and found more suitable as compared to alkali metal salts of 4,6-dinitrobenzofuroxan (DNBF).

Nano-Ammonium Perchlorate: Preparation, Characterization, and Evaluation in Composite Propellant Formulation

Nanomaterials are finding applications in explosives and propellant formulations due to their large surface area and high surface energy. This high surface energy is responsible for the low activation energy and increase in burning rate of the composition. Therefore, a successful attempt has been made to prepare nano-ammonium perchlorate using a nonaqueous method by dissolving ammonium perchlorate (AP) in methanol followed by adding the dissolved AP to the hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB), homogenization, and vacuum distillation of the solvent. The nano-AP thus formed was characterized using a NANOPHOX particle size analyzer (Sympatec, Germany), transmission electron microscopy (FEI, Hillsboro, OR), X-ray diffraction (PANalytical B.V., The Netherlands) and scanning electron microscopy (Ikon Analytical Equipment Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India) for particle size, purity, and morphology, respectively. The thermal behavior of nano-AP was also studied using differential thermal analysis–thermo gravimetric analysis (DTA-TGA). The data indicated that the particle size of the prepared AP was in the range of 21–52 nm and the thermal decomposition temperature was lower than that of coarse AP. Characterized nano-AP was subsequently used in composite propellant formulation up to 5% with 86% solid loading and studied for different properties. The results showed a 14% increase in burning rate in comparison to standard propellant composition with desired mechanical properties.

Development of an eco-friendly method to convert life expired composite propellant into liquid fertilizer

Large quantity of composite propellants is produced as waste due to life expiry of missiles/rejection of propellant lots during manufacturing. The environmental protection agency does not allow the hazardous materials for open burning/open detonation. Therefore, a systematic study has been carried out to develop a method for the disposal of composite propellant into liquid fertilizer without affecting the environment. In this study, propellant compositions were digested in dilute nitric acid followed by neutralization with 5M KOH solution to get precipitated out aluminium as aluminium hydroxide and finally the obtained liquid was treated with orthophosphoric acid for further neutralization. The liquid fertilizer, thus, obtained was characterized for nitrate and phosphate content using ion chromatography while ICP-AES was used for the estimation of potassium, aluminium and other noxious metallic elements such as Pb, Cd, As, Cr, Cu, Ni and Zn. The analyses data indicate that liquid fertilizer is free from aluminium and noxious metallic elements while ratio of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium are close to the Indian NPK value.

Synthesis and characterization of 2,4,6-tris (3′, 5′-diamino-2′,4′,6′-trinitrophenylamino)-1,3,5-triazine (PL-1): A new thermally stable insensitive high explosive

Abstract 2,4,6-tris (3′,5′-diamino-2′,4′,6′-trinitrophenylamino)-1,3,5-triazine (PL-1). has been synthesized in 29—31% overall yield from cyanuric chloride and 3,5-dichloroaniline following condensation, nitration and amination reactions. The structure of the compound has been assigned on the basis of spectral data (IR, 1H-NMR and Mass) and elemental analysis. Some of the physico-chemical and explosive properties including thermal behaviour of the compound are also reported.

Synthesis and characterisation of 4-picrylamino-2, 6-dinitrotoluene (PADNT), a new insensitive explosive

A chemoselective reductive method has been achieved for the preparation of 4-picrylamino-2,6-dinitrotoluene (PADNT), a new insensitive energetic material which has been characterised by spectral data and elemental analysis. Some explosive properties of the compound have also been determined and the results indicate that PANDT is quite safe to impact and friction.