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    • Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Properties of 5,7-Diamino-8-nitrotetrazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine

      Online: April 14,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025034

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      Abstract:5,7-Diamino-8-nitrotetrazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidine (3) was synthesized by a two-step reaction of nitration and cycloaddition using 2,4-diamino-6-chloropyrimidine (1) as raw material. The structure of 3 was characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer (NMR), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FT-IR), elemental analyzer (EA) and single crystal X-ray diffractometer (SC-XRD). The thermal behavior of 3 was analyzed by differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) and thermogravimetric (TG). The detonation properties were calculated by Gaussian and Explo5. The sensitivities were measured using BAM impact and friction sensitivity testers. The results show that the crystal of compound 3·DMSO belongs to monoclinic system, space group P21/c, and the cell parameters are a=4.7331(3) ?, b=22.8991(13) ?, c=10.6580(6) ?, α=90°, β=99.758(2)°, γ=90°, V=1138.44(12) ?3Z=4. The crystal density is 1.600 g·cm-3 (296 K). The theoretical detonation velocity and pressure of 3 are 8570 m·s-1 and 28.2 GPa, respectively. The impact and friction sensitivities of 3 are 22 J and 305 N, respectively.

    • Electrochemical Synthesis and Properties of Tetrazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole azo Energetic Compounds

      Online: April 10,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025029

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      Abstract:To promote the green development of energetic materials and improve their thermal stability and energy performance, the electrochemical synthesis of tetrazole-1,3,4-oxadiazole azo energetic compounds (H2AzAOT) and its metal salts (Mn-AzAOT, Zn-AzAOT, Pb-AzAOT) were studied by inserting the azoxadiazole ring block into the molecule. The structures of H2AzAOT and its metal salts were characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. The thermal stability, impact sensitivity and friction sensitivity were studied by differential scanning calorimetry and standard BAM method. The detonation performances were calculated by EXPLO5 program. The results indicate that H2AzAOT and its metal salts have excellent physicochemical properties. Among them, the theoretical detonation velocity (D) and detonation pressure (p) of H2AzAOT are 8511 m·s-1 and 28.9 GPa, respectively. The D and p of Pb-AzAOT are 8934 m·s-1 and 29.7 GPa, respectively. The detonation performances of both compounds are significantly better than that of the traditional heat-resistant and insensitive energetic material hexanitrostibene (HNS) (D=7612 m·s-1p=24.7 GPa).

    • Development and Application of a Prediction Model for Thermal Decomposition Parameters of PBX Explosives

      Online: April 09,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025014

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      Abstract:To overcome the limitations of conventional cook-off models in full-chain prediction of explosive formulations and charge behaviors while eliminating post-ignition temperature field singularities, a multi-component parameter fitting model was systematically applied to investigate the thermal decomposition response and cook-off characteristics of polymer-bonded explosives (PBX-9501, PBX-9502, and novel PBX-4). A component parameter-driven full-process simulation framework was established through coupled multi-physics modeling integrating Arrhenius reaction kinetics with the JWL product gas equation of state, enabling numerical characterization from initial thermal decomposition to final casing rupture. Validation results demonstrated that ignition time prediction errors for PBX-9501 and PBX-9502 were 3.4% and 5.7% respectively compared with experimental data. Ignition time deviation for PBX-4 prediction reached 2.3% against validation experiments. Dynamic regulation of product gas parameters stabilized explosion temperatures within 3328-3502 K, effectively resolving temperature singularity issues inherent in traditional solid-phase cook-off models.

    • Improvement and Application of Virial-Peng-Long Equation of State

      Online: April 09,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025032

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      Abstract:To further improve the accuracy of the Virial-Peng-Long (VPL) equation of state (EOS) in describing the thermochemical relations of gaseous detonation products, and to enhance the accuracy of the VPL EOS in predicting the detonation performance of energetic materials, the abnormal inflection points in the short-range repulsive stage were corrected based on the analysis of the mathematical form of Exponential-6 (Exp-6) potential to obtain a novel exponential molecular potential: Exponential-6modified (Exp-6m) with the globally continuous and smooth potential function curve. On this basis, a high-order virial type gaseous detonation product EOS: Virial-Peng-Long modified (VPLm) EOS was established based on the theoretical values of 2-5th virial coefficients of Exp-6m potential. On one hand, the detonation Chapmann Jouguet (C-J) parameters of oxygen rich equilibrium explosives such as PETN and NG, as well as high-energy density explosives such as CL-20, were calculated using the VPLm EOS. The results show that VPLm EOS can accurately evaluate the detonation performance for explosives. The prediction deviation of detonation C-J pressure of PETN at higher densities less than 1.5%, and the prediction deviation of detonation velocity of high-density CL-20 can also be controlled within 1.6%. The calculation accuracy has been significantly improved compared to the VPL EOS. On the other hand, VPLm EOS was applied to calculate the detonation velocity of typical metal-containing primary explosive, lead azide (LA), at different densities. The results show that the VPLm EOS had better accuracy in predicting the detonation velocity of LA than Explo5 and CHEETAH, and can more accurately evaluate the detonation velocity of LA at higher densities compared to the VPL EOS.

    • Preparation and Catalytic Performance of Fe Single-atom Catalysts Anchored on PC Carriers

      Online: April 08,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2024248

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      Abstract:To develop efficient Burning rate catalyst (BRC), a key component for regulating solid propellant combustion performance, and to explore the role of single-atom catalysts, a Fe single-atom catalyst supported on porous carbon carrier (Fe-NC@PC) was designed and synthesized. The composition and morphology were thoroughly characterized by X-ray powder diffractometer (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscope(HADDF-STEM) and X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS). Moreover, the effect of Fe-NC@PC on thermal decomposition for energetic materials within solid propellant was investigated via thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC). Results show that Fe atoms in Fe-NC@PC were anchored on the carrier surface via Fe-N bonds with the loading amount of 0.98%. Upon the addition of 5% Fe-NC@PC, the thermal decomposition peak temperature of 1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene (FOX-7), cyclo-1,3,5,7-tetramethylene-2,4,6,8-tetranitramine (HMX), hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) and Dihydroxylammonium 5,5’-bistetrazole-1,1′-diolate (TKX-50) decreased by 34.6 ℃, 9.4 ℃, 6.3 ℃ and 27.9 ℃, respectively, demonstrating clear catalytic effects. Additionally, the apparent activation energies were also altered.

    • Grey Relational Analysis of Factors Influencing the Safety Performance of HTPB Propellant Slurry and Final Product

      Online: April 08,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2024305

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      Abstract:Understanding thecorrelations between solid propellant composition, burning rate characteristics, and safety parameters including the impact, friction, and electrostatic spark sensitivities for both HTPB (Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene) propellant slurry and its final cured product is crucial for optimizing both the safety profile and performance characteristics of solid composite propellants. This study systematically applies the grey relational analysis method to quantitatively evaluate the relationships between formulation parameters(aluminum content, ammonium perchlorate content, RDX proportion and the total solid loading in the overall mass) and burn rate with the safety parameters measured for both HTPB propellant slurry and its final product. The key influencing factors for each sensitivity parameter were identified. The results indicate that ammonium perchlorate content exhibits the strongest correlation with both impact and electrostatic spark sensitivities in HTPB propellant slurry, while RDX content displays the predominant influence on friction sensitivity. Regarding the sensitivity of the final cured product, aluminum content emerges as the dominant factor influencing impact sensitivity, whereas burning rate and solid content become the primary determinants affecting the friction and electrostatic spark sensitivity, respectively.

    • Research Progress of NTO Crystallization and Modification Technology

      Online: April 08,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025019

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      Abstract:3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazole-5-one (NTO) is a typical insensitive energetic material that combines low sensitivity, high energy density, and a simple manufacturing process. In recent years, it has attracted significant attention from researchers. The crystallization characteristics of NTO, including crystal morphology and particle size, are critical factors in its production and application, directly influencing its flowability, bulk density, formulation safety, and detonation performance.This study presents a systematic review of recent advancements in NTO crystallization and modification technologies, covering aspects such as crystallization fundamentals, particle size and morphology control, cocrystal formation, and coating techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on the thermodynamic and kinetic properties of NTO crystallization in commonly used solvents, as well as the application of spherulization techniques. Furthermore, the study highlights effective strategies for simultaneously enhancing both energy performance and safety through cocrystal and coating approaches.It is recommended that future research efforts further explore or strengthen green crystallization techniques based on aqueous systems, the preparation of spherical single crystals, crystallizer design, and flow field simulations. These advancements will facilitate precise control of crystallization processes in industrial production and accelerate the development of multi-specification NTO crystal products tailored to various application scenarios.

    • A Simple Synthesis Method of 1-Methyl-3,4,5-trinitropyrazole(MTNP)

      Online: April 08,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025025

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      Abstract:In order to solve the problems of high temperature and high pressure in the synthesis of 1-methyl-3,4, 5-trinitropyrazole (MTNP), a new method of simple synthesis of MTNP was developed, that is, 4-chlorpyrazole (1) was used as raw material, and MTNP was synthesized by nitration, n-methylation, benzylamine amination and oxidation. The effects of material ratios, temperatures, solvents, debenzylation reagents, and oxidation conditions on the yields of 4-benzylamino-1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole (4), 4-amino-1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole (5), and MTNP were investigated. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) were used to characterize the structures of the intermediates and target compounds. The results showed that when the intermediate 4 was synthesized, the molar ratio of n(benzylamine):n(4-chloro-1-methyl-3,5-dinitropyrazole, 3)=6∶1, the reaction temperature was 35 ℃, and petroleum ether/water was the solvent, the yield was 89.6%. In the synthesis of intermediate 5, concentrated sulfuric acid (98%) was used as debenzyl reagent, and the yield was 95.2%. The yield of MTNP was 60.5% by using intermediate 4 as substrate and “one-pot method” of debenzylation/oxidation. By optimizing the reaction conditions, the total yield of MTNP synthesized from raw material 1 by one-pot method was 41.5% and the purity was 98% (area normalization method).

    • Thermal Decomposition and Combustion Performance of APNIMMO/RDX Photocurable Gun Propellant

      Online: April 07,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2025033

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      Abstract:In order to investigate the effects of a new energetic photocurable binder terminal acrylate based poly(3-nitratomethyl-3-methyloxetane) (APNIMMO), on the thermal decomposition and combustion properties of RDX-based photocurable gun propellants, a high-energy APNIMMO/RDX gun propellant sample was designed and fabricated by 3D printing. The thermal decomposition process and related kinetic parameters of the APNIMMO/RDX photocurable gun propellant were studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calorimetry-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-gas chromatography (TG-DSC-FTIR-GC). The combustion performance of the APNIMMO/RDX photocurable gun propellant was evaluated using a closed bomb tester. The results indicate that the thermal weight loss of the APNIMMO/RDX photocurable gun propellant occurs in two main stages. Thermogravimetry and gas product escape mainly focus on the first stage(158.9-234.3 ℃), In this stage, tthe thermal decomposition of APNIMMO/RDX begins with the exothermic decomposition of APNIMMO, promoting the melting and decomposition of RDX. This causes RDX to decompose earlier, leading to a lower critical explosion temperature (Tpe) for APNIMMO/RDX compared to pure RDX. The second stage (234.3 ℃ to the end of the test) presents a “thermal neutral” state with neither exothermic nor endothermic behavior, mainly attributed to the slow decomposition of the APNIMMO backbone after the complete decomposition of its side-chain nitrate ester groups. The results of combustion performance show that the burning rate coefficient of APNIMMO/RDX propellant is low, the pressure index is high, and there are a large number of holes on the surface of the sample of the aborting combustion test. The analysis shows that in the APNIMMO/RDX propellant system, the burning rate of RDX is higher than that of APNIMMO binder under high pressure due to the large content of RDX. The difference in burning rate between the two causes the heat and pressure generated by combustion to penetrate into the entire propellant along the formed holes, and the process is greatly affected by pressure, so the pressure index is high.

    • Simulation Study on the Impact of Pressing Process Parameters on Irregular-Shaped Charges

      Online: April 07,2025 DOI: 10.11943/CJEM2024279

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      Abstract:In order to investigate the influencing factors of the pressing effect and safety of the irregular-shaped charges, numerical simulation of the pressing process of the irregular-shaped JH-2 charge, with a diameter of D=88 mm, a molding height of H=132 mm, and a wedge angle of α=60°, was carried out by using the dynamics of continuous media method in the Marc finite element software, and the effects of process parameters such as pressing pressure, pressing rate, initial relative density, friction coefficient, and holding time on the forming of the charges, including the molding density and internal stress, were studied systematically. The results show that the density and stress distributions inside the irregular-shaped charge are nonuniform, and there are obvious regions of density loose and stress concentration. The pressing pressure, initial relative density, holding time and friction coefficient affect the molding density and stress distribution of charges simultaneously, while the pressing pressure, initial relative density and pressing rate are the main factors affecting the stress concentration of the irregular-shaped charge. In view of this irregular-shaped structure, when the pressing pressure is 300-350 MPa, pressing rate is 1.5 mm·s-1, initial relative density is 0.65, friction coefficient is 0.15, and holding time is 120 s, the density distribution of the irregular-shaped charge is relatively uniform, and the stress gradient difference is small, which can improve the molding quality, reduce the stress concentration and avoid cracks, and ensure the charging safety.

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