Synthesis,structural characterization,and thermal properties of a new energetic zinc-FOX-7 complex

A new energetic zinc-FOX-7 complex (FOX-7 = 1,1-diamino-2,2-dinitroethylene), Zn(NH₃)₂(FOX-7)₂, was synthesized and structurally characterized by single crystal X-ray diffraction. Zn²⁺ was coordinated by four nitrogens from two ammonias and two FOX-7^? anions, forming a distorted tetrahedron. Thermal decomposition of Zn(NH₃)₂(FOX-7)₂ was studied by differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry/differential thermogravimetry. The apparent activation energy and pre-exponential constant of the first decomposition process are 144.8 kJ M^?1 and 10^13.99?s^?1, respectively. The self-accelerating decomposition temperature and critical temperature of thermal explosion of Zn(NH₃)₂(FOX-7)₂ are 183.2 and 195.8?°C, respectively. The thermal stability of Zn(NH₃)₂(FOX-7)₂ is good, but Zn(NH₃)₂(FOX-7)₂ is still sensitive.