The effect of crystal structure on the thermal reactivity of CL-20 and its C4-bonded explosives

The critical temperature and mechanism functions for thermal decomposition of ε-CL-20, RS-ε-CL-20, α-CL-20, ε-CL-20/C4, and RS-ε-CL-20/C4 were evaluated based on non-isothermal TG data. A two-step mechanism has been found for thermal decomposition of α-CL-20, ε-CL-20/C4, and RS-ε-CL-20/C4, where the initial step is partly controlled by crystal structure of CL-20. The more reasonable mean activation energies could be obtained after peak separation for each individual steps. In fact, the activation energy for the post integrated process is almost equivalent with that of the second step, indicating that the total activation energy at the main decomposition process is dominated by thermolysis of CL-20 molecular. Besides, it has been found that the decomposition of C4 matrix does not affect the decomposition of normal ε-CL-20, resulting in identical activation energy and reaction model. However, the interaction between the C4 matrix and RS-ε-CL-20 is significant especially at the initial stage, where the activation energy of RS-ε-CL-20/C4 was overestimated before peak separation, while the activation energy for the second step due to thermolysis of CL-20 molecular is underestimated. The first decomposition step for α-CL-20, ε-CL-20/C4, and RS-ε-CL-20/C4 could be considered as autocatalytic process (AC model), whereas the second as JMA model, which is also applicable to that of pure ε-CL-20 and RS-ε-CL-20. Moreover, The critical temperatures of thermal explosion (T _b) are obtained as 205.6, 205.5, 209.4, 214.4, and 227.5 °C for α-CL-20, ε-CL-20, RS-ε-CL-20, ε-CL-20/C4, and RS-ε-CL-20/C4, respectively. It proves that the C4 matrix could stabilize ε-CL-20 while the crystal form of CL-20 has little effect on its thermal stability.     

Notes on the use of the vacuum stability test in the study of initiation reactivity of attractive cyclic nitramines in the C4 matrix

The zero-order reaction rates (specific rate constants) for isothermal decomposition at 120 °C of plastic bonded explosives (PBXs) were measured by means of the Czech vacuum stability test, STABIL. The PBXs are based on 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane (RDX), β-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane (HMX), cis-1,3,4,6-tetranitro-octahydroimidazo-[4,5-d] imidazole (BCHMX), and ε-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (ε-HNIW, ε-CL-20) with 9 wt.% of the C4 type matrix, i.e., a matrix containing 25 wt.% of polyisobutylene, 59 wt.% of dioctyl sebacate and 16 wt.% of the oil HM46. Dependencies were found between the specific rate constants mentioned and the detonation velocities of the PBXs, and consequently between these constants and the impact of pure explosive fillers, i.e., RDX, β-HMX, ε-HNIW, RS-ε-HNIW, and BCHMX and, at the same time, the corresponding PBXs. The results obtained are compared with those from a recent analogous study of PBXs using an SBR (Formex P1) binder which could increase the PBXs’ reactivity in comparison with C4 matrix. These results also help to dispel a widely held view about HNIW being a relatively sensitive explosive.     

Intermolecular interactions,vibrational spectra,and detonation performance of CL-20/TNT cocrystal

We report the structural properties, intermolecular interactions (Hirshfeld surface analysis and reduced density gradient [RDG] analysis), radial distribution function analysis, vibrational frequencies, and detonation performance for the pure ε-CL-20, TNT, and ε-CL-20/TNT cocrystal to understand how noncovalent interactions affect the impact sensitivity of the cocrystals. The results indicate that the simulated lattice parameters and densities of all the three crystals were consistent with the experiments. Major driving forces for the formation of the ε-CL-20/TNT cocrystal are O H and N O interactions, but the O O interactions may serve as a crucial stabilizing force. The calculated Raman spectra of the CL-20/TNT cocrystal and the experimental result have the same trend. The Roman peaks of the cocrystal in the range 1,200–1,750 cm⁻¹ may result from the coupling of the ε-CL-20 and TNT molecules. Similar crystal packing for TNT and CL-20 leads to the high density for the cocrystal. The cocrystal displays low impact sensitivity because of the p–π interactions. Our work may offer useful information for cocrystallization technology and its practical applications in the field of energetic materials.     

吸附类蛋白质分子二级结构变化的研究

采用蒙特卡罗方法和基于三维格点的ODI模型,研究了类蛋白质分子二级结构变化与表面吸附能的关系.分别计算了链长为29,39,49时、不同吸附能下类蛋白质分子二级结构的个数.包括α螺旋、β折叠、紧密接触对.吸附能参数aε<2εh时,这三类二级结构个数均没有明显的变化,而在2εh<εa<4εh,二级结构的个数迅速减小,εa>4hε时,二级结构的个数基本维持不变.同时发现吸附能增强对螺旋结构变化的影响最大,对折叠结构的影响其次,对紧密接触对影响最小.这体现在螺旋结构的减小幅度为90%,折叠结构减小的幅度为45%,而紧密接触对减小的幅度为35%.通过统计吸附单体个数,得到当吸附单体占总单体数的40%时,二级结构开始变化,直至吸附单体为总单体数的90%时,二级结构基本不变.另外还计算了二级结构个数的涨落δNh、δNc以及吸附单体个数的涨落δNa.在εa>2εh时,涨落突然增大,在aε=2εh时,δNh和δNb具有涨落极大值,这是二级结构相变的临界点.在εa=3.75εh处,δNc和δNa具有极大值.     

A study of thermal and dielectric behavior of melaminium perchlorate monohydrate single crystals

Single crystals of melaminium perchlorate monohydrate (MPM) have been grown from aqueous solution by slow solvent evaporation method at room temperature. X-ray powder diffraction analysis confirms the title crystal crystallizes in the triclinic (P-1) structure and the calculated lattice parameters are a = 5.6275 ± 0.0780 Å, b = 7.6926 ± 0.1025 Å, c = 12.0878 ± 0.2756 Å, α = 103.89 ± 1.01°, β = 94.61 ± 0.92°, γ = 110.22 ± 0.81°, and V = 468.95 Å³. The thermal decomposition behavior of MPM has been studied by means of thermogravimetric analysis at three different heating rates 5, 10, and 20 °C min^?1. The values of effective activation energy (E _a), pre-exponential factor (ln A) of each stage of thermal decomposition for all heating rates were calculated by model free method: Kissinger, Kim–Park, and Flynn–Wall method. A significant variation of effective activation energy (E _a) with conversion (α) indicates that the process is kinetically complex. The linear relationship between the A and E _a values was established (compensation effect). Dielectric study has also been carried out and it is found that both dielectric constant (ε′) and dielectric loss (ε″) decreases with increase in frequency.     

Note on the use of the vacuum stability test in the study of initiation reactivity of attractive cyclic nitramines in Formex P1 matrix

The zero-order reaction rates (specific rate constants) of isothermal decomposition at 120 °C of plastic bonded explosives (PBXs) were measured by means of the Czech vacuum stability test, STABIL. The PBXs are based on 1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane (RDX), 1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocane (HMX), cis-1,3,4,6-tetranitro-octahydroimidazo-[4,5-d]imidazole (BCHMX), and ε 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (ε-HNIW, ε-CL-20) with 13 wt% of the Formex P1 type matrix, i.e., a matrix of the explosive with pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) bound by 13 wt% of a mixture of 25 wt% of styrene–butadiene rubber and 75 wt% of an oily material. Dependencies were found between the specific rate constants mentioned and the detonation velocities of PBXs, and consequently between these constants and the impact and electric spark sensitivities of pure explosive fillers, i.e., RDX, HMX, HNIW, BCHMX, and PETN. It is stated that the higher impact or electric spark sensitivity of their pure explosive fillers corresponds to the higher thermal reactivity of the given PBXs.     

Kinetics of thermal degradation applied to biocomposites with TPS, PCL and sisal fibers by non-isothermal procedures

The thermal degradation behavior of the biocomposite with thermoplastic starch (TPS), poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and bleached sisal fibers were investigated by thermogravimetry analysis (TG/DTG) under synthetic air atmosphere, differential scanning calorimetry, and their crystal structure by X-ray diffraction. Applying the non-isothermal Ozawa method, the TG/DTG curves average activation energy could be obtained for thermal degradation of the biocomposites with 5, 10, and 20 % of bleached sisal fibers. The apparent activation energy values for the biocomposites decreased when compared with the TPS/PCL blend, requiring lower energy to recycle this material. However, continuous addition of sisal fibers increased the activation energy of composites.     

LiFePO4的合成及其热分析动力学

在惰性气氛下, 以Li2CO3、FeC2O4·2H2O和NH4H2PO4为原料, 用高温固相方法合成了橄榄石型LiFePO4材料. 利用不同升温速率的热重及差热分析研究了固相合成LiFePO4的反应动力学. 研究表明, LiFePO4的高温固相合成过程可分为三个步骤, 利用Doyle-Ozawa法和Kissinger法分别计算了各个反应阶段的表观活化能. 用Kissinger法确定每个反应阶段的反应级数和频率因子, 并给出了各个阶段的动力学方程. 根据动力学研究的结果, 采用优化的固相 分段法合成了碳包覆改性的LiFePO4正极材料. 利用X射线衍射、扫描电镜及恒流充放电对材料进行了物性表征及性能测试. 结果表明, 该材料具有单一的橄榄石结构, 颗粒尺寸细小均匀, 0.1C倍率放电时表现出良好的电化学性能.     

A novel ε-HNIW-based insensitive high explosive incorporated with reduced graphene oxide

A novel ε-HNIW-based explosive formula with low sensitive and high energy was developed by systematically researching the processes of recrystallization, granularity gradation, and coating of ε-HNIW and option of energetic deterrents. The grain size and morphology of HNIW crystals were modified by solvent/antisolvent recrystallization. The ε-HNIW particles were graded and coated by emulsion polymerization method with 551 glue. The binder reduced the mechanical sensitivity of ε-HNIW significantly and showed good compatibility with ε-HNIW, but also weakened the decomposition enthalpy. With the purpose of developing new energetic deterrents in insensitive high explosive formulations, novel carbon materials graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were prepared and incorporated in plastic-bonded explosive (PBX) formulations. For comparison, the effects of conventional deterrent flake graphite were also involved. It turned out that the mechanical sensitivities of ε-HNIW/551 glue have all reduced to some extent with the incorporation of graphite, GO, and rGO. Flake graphite induced the PBX decompose earlier slightly and weaken the heat output. The addition of GO resulted in noticeable antedating decomposition of ε-HNIW/551 glue although remarkably increased the decomposition heat. The formula of ε-HNIW/551 glue/rGO provided a moderate growth in decomposition heat and best thermal stability. In slow cook-off tests, the formulas of ε-HNIW/551 glue and ε-HNIW/551 glue/rGO showed good thermal stability and might be qualified to apply safely under 200 °C. Comprehensively considering the mechanical sensitivity, thermals stability, energy performance, and practical application, ε-HNIW/551 glue/rGO is supposed to be an eligible insensitive high-energy PBX formula.     

Thermal degradation kinetics of PET/SWCNTs nanocomposites prepared by the in situ polymerization

The decomposition and thermal behavior of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/carbon nanotubes (CNTs) nanocomposites were studied using thermogravimetric (TG) analysis in air atmosphere. A series of PET/single-walled CNTs (SWCNTs) materials of varying nanoparticles concentration were prepared using the in situ polymerization technique. Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopy micrographs verified that the dispersion of the SWCNTs in the PET matrix was homogeneous, while some relatively small aggregates co-existed at higher filler concentration. Two-stage decomposition was observed in the experiments. During first stage, strong chemical bonds are broken, i.e., aliphatic bonds and benzyl ring containing molecules decompose into small molecules in the gaseous phase. During second stage, when temperature is higher, the remaining nanotubes along with the residues of the first stage are burned. Kissinger and Coats–Redfern (5, 10, 20, 50 K min^?1) methods were applied to TG data to obtain kinetic parameters (activation energy, Arrhenius constant at 600 K and A factor) and Criado method to kinetics model analysis. In this kinetic model, energy activation is increasing with the increase of nanotubes concentration.     

水杨醛缩乙醇胺双氧钒席夫碱配合物的合成、晶体结构及热分解研究(英)

A new complex bis[(N-salicylidene-N′-aminoethanol)dioxovandium(Ⅴ)], [V(Ⅴ)O₂(SALAE)]₂, was synthesized by the reaction of salicylaldehyde and aminoethanol with vanadyl sulfate. It was characterized by elemental analysis, IR and X-ray single crystal diffraction analysis. The crystal of the title complex (C₁₈H₂₀N₂O₈V₂, M_r = 494.24) belongs to monoclinic, space group P2₁/c with the following crystallographic parameters: a= 1.7966(6) nm, b= 0.7587(3) nm, c= 2.1539(7) nm, β = 92.551 (6) °, V= 2.9329 (17) nm³, Z= 6, D_c= 1.679 g·cm^-3, μ(MoKα) = 1.006 mm^-1, F(000) =1512, and final R₁ = 0.0563, wR₂= 0.1243 for observed reflections 2861(I> 2σ(I)). The complex is a bis(μ-oxo)-bridged V(Ⅴ) schiff base dimer formed by two dioxovandium units, V(Ⅴ) is six-coordinated and forms a distorted octahedral structure. The thermal decomposition for the complex was studied by TG-DTG curves and the apparent activation energy was obtained by the Kissinger formula. CCDC: 211147.     

Phase transition induced improvement in H2 desorption kinetics: the case of the high-temperature form of Y(BH4)3

The high-temperature (HT) phase of Y(BH(4))(3) has been prepared by heating of the as mechanochemically synthesised low-temperature (LT) phase of Y(BH(4))(3) to 194-216 °C and subsequent rapid cooling to ambient temperature. Although the differences in the crystal structure and vibrational spectra for these closely-related polymorphs are rather small, yet the NMR MAS (1)H and CP MAS (89)Y spectra reveal clear differences in the chemical shifts for both nuclei. The thermal decomposition process of both forms differs noticeably below 260 °C, decomposition being faster and more facile for the HT phase. The activation energy for thermal decomposition, calculated according to the Kissinger equation, is nearly three times lower for the HT than for the LT polymorph for the first step of the thermal decomposition signalling giant improvement of kinetics of H(2) desorption.     

Thermal decomposition and kinetics studies on the 2,2-dinitropropyl acrylate–styrene copolymer and 2,2-dinitropropyl acrylate–vinyl acetate copolymer

In the present work, kinetics of thermal decomposition of 2,2-dinitropropyl acrylate–styrene copolymer (DNPA/St) and 2,2-dinitropropyl acrylate–vinyl acetate copolymer (DNPA/VAc) was investigated by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The influence of the heating rate (5, 10, 15, and 20 °C min^?1) on the DSC behavior of the copolymer was verified. The results showed that, as the heating rate was increased, decomposition temperature of the copolymer was increased. Also, the kinetic parameters such as activation energy and frequency factor of the copolymer were obtained from the DSC data by the isoconversional methods proposed by Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) and Flynn–Wall–Ozawa (FWO). Average activation energy obtained by KAS and FWO methods for the thermal decomposition reaction of DNPA/St and DNPA/VAc are 157.38 ± 0.27 and 147.67 ± 0.57 kJ mol^?1, respectively. The rate constants for thermal decomposition calculated from the activation parameters showed the structural dependency. The relative stability of two copolymers under 50 °C was in this order: DNPA/St > DNPA/VAc. The results of thermogravimetry (TG) analysis revealed that the main mass changes for DNPA/St and DNPA/VAc occurred in the temperature ranges of 200–270 °C. The DSC-FTIR analysis of DNPA/St indicates that the band intensity of nitro and other groups increased haphazardly from 230 °C due to thermal decomposition.     

Advanced isoconversional and master plot analyses on solid-state degradation kinetics of a novel nanocomposite

The decomposition kinetics of glycerol diglycidyl ether (GDE)/3,3-dimethylglutaric anhydride/nanoalumina composite have been investigated by thermogravimetry analysis under nonisothermal mode. The activation energy, E _a, of the solid-state decomposition process was evaluated using the advanced isoconversional method. From the experimental data, the dependence of conversion on temperature and activation energy was constructed allowing calculating the master plots. Our results showed that the decomposition mechanism at temperatures below 400 °C could be fitted by R2 kinetic model with E _a = 143 kJ mol^?1. The information about the kinetic parameters based only on thermal degradation data has been used for quick lifetime estimation at different temperatures. The Vyazovkin method was also employed to predict the times to reach α = 0.5 at isothermal mode using the activation energy calculated by the advanced isoconversional approaches. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was carried out to investigate the fracture surface morphology. It was revealed from the SEM images that the presence of nanoalumina results in reinforcement of GDE matrix.     

Kinetic analysis of co-pyrolysis of cellulose and polypropylene

The present research work focuses on understanding the kinetics and mechanism of co-pyrolysis of cellulose, a major constituent of biomass, and polypropylene (PP) that is abundantly present in waste plastics. Co-pyrolysis of cellulose and PP of different compositions, viz., 100:0, 80:20, 60:40, 40:60, 20:80, and 0:100 (mass%/mass%), was carried out in a thermogravimetric analyzer at various heating rates from 5 to 180 K min^?1. The kinetics of slow to medium heating rate pyrolysis was analyzed using first Kissinger and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose techniques. Cellulose and PP decomposition occurred in two distinct temperature regimes, viz., 575–650 and 675–775 K, respectively. However, apparent activation energies of thermal decomposition of the mixtures clearly indicated the presence of interaction between cellulose and PP. The presence of cellulose in the mixture decreased the apparent activation energy of PP decomposition from 210 to 120 kJ mol^?1, while the presence of PP did not affect the apparent activation energy of cellulose decomposition (E _a = 158 ± 3 kJ mol^?1). A significant decrease in apparent activation energy was observed in the conversion regime corresponding to the completion of cellulose pyrolysis and beginning of PP pyrolysis. Differential scanning calorimetry data clearly showed the shift of exothermic char formation to higher temperatures with PP incorporation in the mixture. The presence of PP also resulted in reduction of final char content. Based on the above analyses, a new interaction step that involves a bimolecular reaction of activated PP with volatiles from cellulose pyrolysis to form interaction products and char is proposed, and the rate limiting steps for char formation are clearly identified.     

An experimental study on thermal decomposition behavior of magnesite

Thermal decomposition of magnesite is investigated by using a TG–MS. Different kinetic methods including Coats–Redfern, Flynn–Wall–Ozawa, and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose are used to investigate the thermal decomposition kinetics of magnesite. It was observed that the activation energy values obtained by these methods are similar. The average apparent activation energy is found to be about 203 kJ mol^?1. The raw magnesite and its decomposition products obtained at different temperatures are analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The concentration of functional groups, crystal structure and composition, and apparent morphology of decomposition products were studied in detail. The FTIR, XRD, and SEM analyses showed that magnesite was completely decomposed at 973 K to form MgO.     

铜〔Ⅱ)与咪唑及2-羰基丙酸水杨酰腙混配体配合物的合成、晶体结构及热分解研究

以2-碳基丙酸水杨酰腙、咪唑与五水硫酸铜在水中反应，首次制得混配体配合 物Cu(C10H8N2O4）（C3H4N2）（H2O）[C10H8N2O4^2-为2-羰基丙酸水杨酰腙负离子 ；C3H4N2为咪唑]，并在甲醇溶剂中培养出单晶．该单晶为深绿色，属单斜晶系， 空间群为P2（1）/c，晶胞参数a=1.50583(5)nm,b=1.08411(3)nm,c=0.94366(2)nm, α=90°，β=101.5583(11)°,γ=90°,V=1.50927(7)nm^3,Z=4,μ=1.479mm^-1, Dc=1.628Mg/m^3,F(000)=756.00,R=0.0340,ωR=0.0777,GOF=1.025。晶体测试结果 表明，配合物中Cu(Ⅱ)的配位数为5，处于四方锥配位环境，其中配体2—羰基丙酸 水杨酰腙的羧基以单齿配位．腙基上C≡N的N配位以及碳基(C≡0)的0配位，咪唑的 3位N参与了配位，这四个配位原子处于四方锥的锥底，另一个配位原子来自H20中 的0，它处于四方锥的锥顶．在晶胞中，除分子内存在氢键外，分子间也存在氢键 ．根据TG-DTG曲线研究了配合物的热分解过程，利用Kissinger公式计算了配合物 主要分解阶段的表观活化能．     

Thermal decomposition kinetics of polypyrrole and its star shaped copolymer

Thermal behavior of 2,4,6-tris(4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenoxy)-1,3,5-triazine monomer, polypyrrole, and their star shaped copolymer, were investigated using TG and DTA methods. It was found that Tria melts at 517 K and after than it starts to decompose. Decomposition proceeded in two stages which were corresponding to removal of branched groups and remaining core structure degradation, respectively. Polypyrrole and copolymer showed similar thermal behaviors. These compounds decomposed in three stages which are removal of solvent, removal of dopant anion and rest of structure decomposition. The calculation of activation energies of all reactions were realized using model-free (KAS and FWO) methods. The graphs were prepared which show the alteration of activation energy with decomposition ratio. Thermal analysis results showed that dopant anion and solvent removal activation energy values for copolymer are lower than polypyrrole. Star shaped loose-packed novel structure greatly facilitates solvent and dopant anion removal from copolymer. It can be concluded also that thermal analysis can be used as predict package structure of conducting polymers.     

Molecular dynamics simulations on the structures and properties of ε-CL-20-based PBXs——Primary theoretical studies on HEDM formulation design

Five polymer bonded explosives (PBXs) with the base explosiveε-CL-20 (hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane), the most important high energy density compound (HEDC), and five polymer binders (Estane 5703, GAP, HTPB, PEG, and F2314) were constructed. Molecular dynamics (MD) method was employed to investigate their binding energies (Ebind), compatibility, safety, mechanical properties, and energetic properties. The information and rules were reported for choosing better binders and guiding formulation design of high energy density material (HEDM). According to the calculated binding energies, the ordering of compatibility and stability of the five PBXs was predicted as ε-CL-20/PEG ＞ ε-CL-20/ Estane5703 ≈ε-CL-20/GAP ＞ ε-CL-20/HTPB ＞ ε-CL-20/F2314. By pair correlation function g(r) analyses, hydrogen bonds and vdw are found to be the main interactions between the two components. The elasticity and isotropy of PBXs based ε-CL-20 can be obviously improved more than pure ε-CL-20 crystal. It is not by changing the molecular structures of ε-CL-20 for each binder to affect the sensitivity. The safety and energetic properties of these PBXs are mainly influenced by the thermal capability (C°p) and density (ρ) of binders, respectively.     

六氟乙烷的热分解特性

采用管式炉研究了950~1100 ℃温度区间C2F6的分解特性, 并研究了C2F6的初始浓度、反应温度、停留时间对C2F6分解率的影响. 实验结果表明, C2F6初始浓度越低、温度越高、反应时间越长, C2F6分解率就越高. 同时, 热解反应的反应级数应该介于0和1之间. 在温度为1100 ℃, C2F6初始浓度为223.21 μmol/L, 停留时间为2 s时, C2F6分解率高达90%. 根据Arrhenius方程计算, 在950~1100 ℃, C2F6热分解反应的活化能(Ea)为313.2 kJ/mol, 频率因子(A)为8.8×1011 s-1.