Energetic performance of trinitromethyl nitrotriazole (TNMNT) and its energetic salts

Little is known about trinitromethyl nitrotriazole (TNMNT) since the crystal structure, density, energetic performance, and thermal properties have not been determined. A detailed characterization of TNMNT and its hydrazinium and potassium salts and their potential as solid propellants and oxidizers has been established. TNMNT exhibits a high density (1.96 g cm-3) and positive enthalpy of formation (& UDelta;Hf = +84.79 kJ mol-1). TNMNT and its hydrazinium and potassium salts illustrate excellent detonation properties (P = 34.24 to 36.22 GPa, D = 8899 to 9031 ms-1). TNMNT and its hydrazinium salt exhibit outstanding propulsive properties (Isp = 247.28 to 271.19 s), and these are superior to AP (Isp = 156.63 s) and ADN (Isp = 202.14 s). The results suggest opening the door to utilizing TNMNT and its energetic salts in solid rocket propulsion. Trinitromethyl nitrotriazole (TNMNT) and its hydrazinium and potassium salts exhibit several unique energetic properties, which suggest their potential as solid propellants and oxidizers.

Automated summary

Research has shown that trinitromethyl nitrotriazole (TNMNT) and its salts have high density and excellent detonation properties, making them potential solid propellants. These findings open up new possibilities for solid rocket propulsion.