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The explosive potential of nitrogen compounds

by Laura Howes, RSC last modified 03-16-11 09:18 AM Copyright 2011, RSC
The explosive potential of nitrogen compounds

The new compound shattered glassware around the lab

Two separate groups have looked at the explosive potential of nitrogen compounds but while one group made an incredibly explosive compound, the others have developed a safer synthetic route for tetrazoles. 

In Germany, Thomas Klapötke and Davin Piercy of the University of Munich hoped to make a green alternative primary explosive using a chain of 10 nitrogens. However, the new compound is much more explosive than anticipated and can only really be of interest for refining models.  More...

http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2011/March/16031102.asp

 

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