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Title: Bis(Nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) Furoxan: A Promising Standalone Melt-Castable Explosive

Journal Article · · ChemPlusChem
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  1. CCDC Army Research Lab., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (United States). Energetics Synthesis & Formulation Branch
  2. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
  3. CCDC Army Research Lab., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (United States). Detonation Sciences & Modeling Branch
  4. CCDC Army Research Lab., Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (United States). Polymers Branch
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The synthesis and crystal structure of the heterocyclic explosive bis(nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) furoxan, C10H6N6O10, are described. In addition, we report its physical properties and theoretical performance. This material was found to exhibit standalone melt-castable explosive properties, with a melting point of 89.8 °C and an onset decomposition temperature of 193.8 °C. Bis(nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) furoxan features an insensitive behavior to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge, with a calculated detonation pressure about 25 % higher than the state-of-the-art melt-castable explosive TNT.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Army; USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Office of Defense Programs (DP) (NA-10)
Grant/Contract Number:
89233218CNA000001
OSTI ID:
1818106
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--20-21733
Journal Information:
ChemPlusChem, Journal Name: ChemPlusChem Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 85; ISSN 2192-6506
Publisher:
ChemPubSoc EuropeCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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