Energetic Salts Based on Tetrazole N-Oxide

Piao He, Jian Guo Zhang*, Xin Yin, Jin Ting Wu, Le Wu, Zun Ning Zhou, Tong Lai Zhang

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Abstract

Energetic materials (explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics) are used extensively for both civilian and military applications and the development of such materials, particularly in the case of energetic salts, is subject to continuous research efforts all over the world. This Review concerns recent advances in the syntheses, properties, and potential applications of ionic salts based on tetrazole N-oxide. Most of these salts exhibit excellent characteristics and can be classified as a new family of highly energetic materials with increased density and performance, alongside decreased mechanical sensitivity. Additionally, novel tetrazole N-oxide salts are proposed based on a diverse array of functional groups and ions pairs, which may be promising candidates for new energetic materials. Energetic engineering: This Review concerns recent advances in the syntheses, properties, and potential applications of ionic salts based on tetrazole N-oxide, which can be classified as a new family of highly energetic materials with improved performance. Novel tetrazole N-oxide salts are proposed that may be promising candidates for new energetic materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7670-7685
Number of pages16
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume22
Issue number23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • energetic materials
  • explosives
  • heterocycles
  • propellants
  • pyrotechnics

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