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Aminonitrocyclopropanes as Possible High-Energy Materials. Quantum Chemical Calculations

  • Joshua M. Halstead
  • , Jessica N. Whittaker
  • Cleveland State University

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Abstract

The structures, vibrational spectra, and thermodynamic properties of three cyclopropane derivatives with amino and nitro substitutions were evaluated using standard density functional calculations. Calculations of thermodynamic properties show that the energy content per unit mass of these compounds is higher than current high energy materials. The actual density of these substances may be higher than that calculated because of expected intermolecular interactions between adjacent NH 2 and NO 2 groups.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalPropellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics
Volume37
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aminonitrocyclopropanes; High energy materials; B3LYP Calculations

Disciplines

  • Physical Chemistry

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