MTX-1 – A Potential Replacement for Tetrazene in Primers

• Autorzy: Fronabarger J. W. , Williams M. D. , Stern A. G. , Parrish D. A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Tetrazene (1-amino-1(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-azo-guanidine hydrate) is widely used in ordnance systems as a sensitizer of primer mixes for use in both percussion and stab applications. It has low thermal and hydrolytic stability compared with other components of primer mixes and there currently exists the need for a replacement with enhanced stability characteristics. MTX-1 (1-[(2E)- 3-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)triaz-2-en-1-ylidene]methanediamine) meets these criteria and shows great promise as a tetrazene replacement. Preliminary testing of this material has confirmed that MTX-1 has safety and performance properties which are similar to tetrazene and has chemical characteristics, including thermal and hydrolytic stability, which exceed those of tetrazene. MTX-1 has been successfully evaluated against tetrazene in a variety of chemical/output tests, including comparative testing in the PVU-12 primer.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

MTX-1; tetrazene; sensitizer; primer

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 13, no. 1
• Strony: 33--52
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 37 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Fronabarger J. W.

• Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co., 7073 W. Willis Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226, USA

autor

Williams M. D.

• Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co., 7073 W. Willis Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226, USA

autor

Stern A. G.

• Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Code TD5, 4104 Evans Way, Indian Head, MD 20640-5102, USA

autor

Parrish D. A.

• Naval Research Laboratory, Code 6910, 4555 Overlook Ave., Washington, D.C. 20375, USA

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