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Thermally stable booster explosive and process for manufacture

Patent ·
OSTI ID:908542
A thermally stable booster explosive and process for the manufacture of the explosive. The product explosive is 2,4,7,9-tetranitro-10H-benzo[4,5]furo[3,2-b]indole (TNBFI). A reactant/solvent such as n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) or dimethyl formamide (DMF) is made slightly basic. The solution is heated to reduce the water content. The solution is cooled and hexanitrostilbene is added. The solution is heated to a predetermined temperature for a specific time period, cooled, and the product is collected by filtration.
Research Organization:
MASON & HANGER CORP.
Sponsoring Organization:
United States Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-91AL65030
Assignee:
BWXT Pantex, LLC (Amarillo, TX)
Patent Number(s):
7,015,334
Application Number:
10/851,354
OSTI ID:
908542
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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