Zhang P, Zhao X, Du Y, Gozin M, Li S, Pang S. Polymorphism, phase transformation and energetic properties of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazole.
RSC Adv 2018;
8:24627-24632. [PMID:
35539157 PMCID:
PMC9082135 DOI:
10.1039/c8ra04116d]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2018] [Accepted: 06/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
We report the preparation, analysis, and phase transformation behavior of polymorphs of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazole. The compound crystallizes in two different polymorphic forms, Form I (tetragonal, P41212) and Form II (monoclinic, P21/c). Analysis of the polymorphs has been investigated using microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, in situ variable-temperature powder X-ray diffraction, and single-crystal X-ray diffraction. On heating, Form II converts into Form I irreversibly, and on further heating, decomposition is observed. In situ powder X-ray diffraction studies revealed that Form II transforms to Form I above 98 °C, indicating that Form I is more stable than Form II at high temperature. Form II of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazole has good detonation properties (Vdet = 8213 m s−1, PC–J = 27.45 GPa), and low sensitivity (IS > 40 J, FS = 360 N, ESD = 29 J), which make it a competitive candidate for use as a new insensitive explosive.
On heating, Form II converts into Form I irreversibly, which indicates Form I is more stable at higher temperatures.![]()
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