TNAZ properties

A comparison of their properties with PATO reveals that the thermal stability of these derivatives is not as good as that of the parent compound, that is, PATO. Some experimental and predicted properties of the nitro derivative of PATO-I [Structure (2.25)] reported by the Chinese are density 1.92 gem"3, m.p. ca 103 °C, calc. VOD 8590ms"1 and Pc] 34.5 GPa. This compound has also been synthesized [70] in HEMRL, Pune, India and the properties are similar to those reported by the Chinese investigators. Indian scientists determined its impact sensitivity also which is h50% = 28 cm. Further work is needed to evaluate its suitability for practical applications as this explosive possesses high density, respectable performance (comparable to RDX) and low m.p. and may prove to be a melt-castable explosive similar to TNT and TNAZ. The nitro derivative of PATO-II is shown in Structure (2.26). Similarly, a new explosive called l,3-bis(l,2,4-triazolo-3-amino)-... 

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