TATB 1, 3, 5-triamino insensitive high explosives

Going from one of the most sensitive of the aromatic explosives to one of the very least sensitive, we have TATB (Figure 3.18). This is a new, very insensitive, high explosive that is finding broad use in nuclear weapons development. The extreme degree of insensitiveness boosts the safety in handling and in accident situations, which is so crucial in that particular application. It is made by direct nitration of 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene to 1,3,5-trichloro-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene. This, in turn, is then converted to the 1,3,5-triamino- by amine substitution of the three chlorine atoms. 

Substantial previous work by Pagoria [2] and associates has attempted to discover new insensitive high explosives (IHE) such as LLM-105 that have higher energy densities than 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB). TATB is well noted for its thermal stability (m.p. > 370 C) low insensitivity to external stimuli such as drop hammer, spark, and friction and its very low solubility in a wide array of solvents. We compare our results for RX-55-AE-5 to PBX-9502, LX-17 and TATB [3]. PBX 9502 is formulated from 95% TATB and 5% Kel-F 800 and LX-17 is formulated from 92.5% TATB and 7.5% Kel-F 800. 

Triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB) Thermally stable and very insensitive main high explosive. Special fine-grained TATB is used in boosters... 

Triamino- 2.4.6- trinitro benzene (TATB) >350 1.94 Very insensitive 8000 Explosive with unusual insensitivity, heat resistance and respectable performance. Used for space, nuclear and special military applications (high speed guided missiles)... 

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