Improving the density and properties of nitrogen-rich scaffolds by the introduction of a C-NO₂ group

In order to understand the impact of introducing a C-NO₂ moiety into an energetic nitrogen-rich scaffold-containing material, the physical properties of compounds 1-3 and 10 were determined. It was found that as the C-NO₂ groups were introduced in the nitrogen-rich scaffold, the values of the density, and the detonation velocity and pressure improved. The density of 3·H₂O is 1.84 g cm⁻³ (a detonation velocity and a pressure of 8608 m s⁻¹ and 29.6 GPa) compared with that of 1′. And 3·H₂O exhibits excellent thermal stability with a high nitrogen content, giving rise to an acceptable impact and friction sensitivity. Whereas, for compound 10·H₂O, which contains the C-NO₂ group, the density is 1.79 g cm⁻³ (a detonation velocity and a pressure of 8636 m s⁻¹ and 29.5 GPa) compared with that of 10′.