Perchlorate‐Free Pyrotechnic Formulations Utilizing Energetic Chlorine Donors: 1‐CDN, 11‐CDN, 13‐CDN |
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| Authors: | Darren L Naud Michael A Hiskey David E Chavez |
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| Institution: | 1. DMD Systems, P.O. Box 635, Los Alamos, NM, 87544, USA;2. WX Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS C920, Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA |
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| Abstract: | Several novel materials were investigated as energetic chlorine donors, specifically for the preparation of perchlorate‐free pyrotechnic formulations with low‐smoke output. The novel compounds, 2‐chloromethyl‐2‐methyl‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (1‐CDN), 2,2‐bis(chloromethyl)‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (13‐CDN), and 2‐(dichloromethyl)‐2‐methyl‐5,5‐dinitro‐1,3‐dioxane (11‐CDN), were formulated with a variety of fuels and oxidizers and their resulting colored flames analyzed for color quality. The preparation and preliminary characterization of these energetic chlorine donors are described. |
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| Keywords: | Perchlorate‐free Chlorine Pyrotechnics Energetic material Nitration |
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