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Synthesis and Energetic Properties of Imidazolium and 2‐Methylimidazolium Salts of 3‐Nitro‐1,2,4‐Triazol‐5‐One
Author(s) -
Szala Mateusz,
Trzciński Waldemar A.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.56
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1521-4087
pISSN - 0721-3115
DOI - 10.1002/prep.201700094
Subject(s) - nitro , trinitrotoluene , imidazole , detonation , salt (chemistry) , chemistry , energetic material , medicinal chemistry , explosive material , organic chemistry , alkyl
Two new energetic salts of 3‐nitro‐1,2,4‐triazol‐5‐one (NTO) were described. Imidazole and 2‐methylimidazole salt of NTO decomposes exothermically at 217 and 258 °C respectively. Detonation parameters calculated for 2‐methylimidazole salt are significantly smaller than that of 2,4,6‐trinitrotoluene (TNT) but these parameters estimated for imidazole salt are comparable with that of TNT. Structure of new compounds were investigated with NMR and IR spectroscopy. Impact and friction sensitivity determined for new compounds are smaller than for pure NTO, so they are more safe during handling.