Newly reported explosives

We have also reported a new explosive called, N,N -bis(l,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-4,4 -diamino-2,2, 3,3,5,5,6,6,-oclarnlroazobenzene (BTDAONAB) [Structure (2.39)], prepared on a laboratory scale and characterized for its thermal and explosive characteristics [25]. This explosive possesses a remarkable thermal stability which is better than the most thermally stable explosive, TATB and at the same time, its VOD is more than that of TATB. The chemical structures of some newly reported explosives are depicted in Figure 2.3. 

Figure 2.3 Structures of some newly reported explosives.

There are four types of explosives that do not contain nitro groups inorganic oxidizers (in combination with any fuel), peroxide explosives, primary explosives, and newly developed high-nitrogen explosives. Chapter 3 discusses both the inorganic oxidizers—principally nitrate or chlorate-based and peroxide explosives—TATP and HMTD. We have previously reported on the thermal stabilities... 

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