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Bis(Nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) Furoxan: A Promising Standalone Melt‐Castable Explosive
Author(s) -
Johnson Eric C.,
Sabatini Jesse J.,
Chavez David E.,
Wells Lucille A.,
Banning Joseph E.,
Sausa Rosario C.,
Byrd Edward F. C.,
Orlicki Joshua A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.201900710
Subject(s) - furoxan , explosive material , detonation , melting point , energetic material , materials science , decomposition , detonation velocity , chemical engineering , composite material , chemistry , organic chemistry , nitric oxide , engineering
The synthesis and crystal structure of the heterocyclic explosive bis(nitroxymethylisoxazolyl) furoxan, C 10 H 6 N 6 O 10 , 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.