A Comparative Study on some Explosive Properties of cobalt picrate and cobalt picramate

There are 4 general approaches for imparting or improving the thermal stability of explosives -'Salt Formation', 'Introduction of Amino Group/s', 'Introduction of Conjugation' & 'Condensation with a Triazole ring' as proposed by Agrawal which were supported by some typical examples. In this review paper, we report additional examples of explosives scattered over in the literature to validate the 'Salt Formation' & 'Introduction of Amino Group/s' approaches for imparting/improving the thermal stability of explosives. Wherever data is not available in the literature, the same has been calculated using Energetic Materials Designing Bench (EMDB), Version 1.0. The data generated on a large number of explosives bring out validation of 'Salt Formation' & 'Introduction of Amino Group/s' approaches for imparting/improving the thermal stability of explosives. Further, as the number of amino group/s increases, thermal stability also increases. In addition, density, impact sensitivity & velocity of detonation data of these explosives which are also essential from their application point of view, have been reported. This study also reveals that explosives TAHNDPA, TADTNPEDA, TADTNPATNB & KTAHND-PA (Table 2) appear to be potentially better thermally stable explosives than TATB, a benchmark thermally stable explosive at present.

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High-Energetic Salts and Metal Complexes: Comprehensive Overview with a Focus on Use in Homemade Explosives (HME)

Gierczyk,

Zalas,

Otłowski

2024

Molecules

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Metal-containing compounds form a large and rapidly expanding group of high-energy materials. Many compounds in this class attract the attention of non-professionals, who may attempt the illegal production of explosives. Several of these substances have been commercially available and pose significant danger if used by terrorists or for criminal purposes. Others are experimental compounds, kinds of curiosities, often created by pyrotechnics enthusiasts, which can present serious risks to both the creators and their immediate surroundings. The internet hosts a vast amount of information, including recipes and discussions on forums, private websites, social media, and more. This paper aims to review the variety of metal-containing explosives and discuss their appeal and potential accessibility to unauthorized individuals.

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A Comparative Study on some Explosive Properties of cobalt picrate and cobalt picramate

Abstract: Cobalt picrate and cobalt picramate were prepared, their IR spectra were recorded in KBr. Explosion delay, explosion temperature, activation energy, and explosion pressure were measured. Cobalt picrate is thermally more stable than cobalt picramate.

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Salient Features of Explosives

Salient Features of Explosives

Validation of Approaches (Salt Formation & Introduction of Amino Group/s) for Imparting/Improving Thermal Stability of Explosives, Part I

High-Energetic Salts and Metal Complexes: Comprehensive Overview with a Focus on Use in Homemade Explosives (HME)

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