Improved Studies on the Synthesis,Characterization and Crystal Structure of 2,2-Dimethyl-5-nitro-5-nitroso-1,3-dioxane

The synthetic process for 2,2-dimethyl-5-nitro-5-nitroso-1,3-dioxane（DMNNDO） was improved by using tri（hydroxymethyl）nitromethane and acetone as starting materials through a ＂one-pot＂ method combined with alkaline hydrolysis and nitrosation reactions. The yield of DMNNDO was increased from 37% to 45%. The structure of DMNNDO was characterized by IR,^1H NMR,^13 C NMR,and elemental analysis. Also the thermal decomposition of DMNNDO was studied by using DSC and TG-DTG to find that there are primarily two exothermic decomposition processes between 90 and 300 oC. The crystal structure of DMNNDO was studied by X-ray single-crystal diffraction for the first time. The molecular structure exists as a dimeric form due to the presence of nitroso group. The crystal belongs to monoclinic system,space group C2/c with a = 14.515（3）,b = 9.955（2）,c = 11.897（2） °,β = 98.500（3）°,V = 1.6998（2） nm^3,Z = 8,D_c = 1.486 g×cm^-3,μ = 0.128 mm^-1,F（000） = 800,S = 1.055,R = 0.0358 and wR = 0.0917. In particular,DMNNDO could be easily hydrolyzed in hydrous systems and the hydrolysis mechanism in CDCl_3 was revealed by means of NMR monitoring.

Syntheses,Crystal Structures and Properties of Co(Ⅱ) and Cu(Ⅱ) Complexes with 5-Nitro-1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic Acid

Two new coordination polymers,{[Co（O2N-Hbtb）（phen）（H2O）3]·2H2O}n 1 and {[Cu3（O2N-btb）2（bipy）2（H2O）4]·4H2O}n 2（O2N-H3btb=5-nitro-1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid,phen=1,10-phenanthroline,bipy=2,2＇-bipyridine）,were prepared through hydrothermal reactions of Co（Ⅱ） or Cu（Ⅱ） salt with O2N-H3btb in the presence of different auxiliary N-donor ligands.Their crystal structures were determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis and further characterized by elemental analysis and IR spectroscopy.In the two complexes,O2N-H3btb ligand acts as monodentate and bis-monodentate modes,respectively.Complex 1 displays a two-dimensional layered structure through the inter-and intramolecular hydrogen bonding interactions while complex 2 has an O2N-btb bridged one-dimensional chain which is extended into a three-dimensional network by hydrogen bonding interactions.The magnetic properties of complex 2 are investigated over the temperature range of 2～300 K and ferromagnetic interactions are observed.

Combining Experimental and Quantum Chemical Study of 2-(5-Nitro-1,3-Dihydro Benzimidazol-2-Ylidene)-3-Oxo-3-(2-Oxo-2H-Chromen-3-yl) Propanenitrile as Copper Corrosion Inhibitor in Nitric Acid Solution

Due to acidic solutions aggressiveness, corrosion inhibitors use is considered to be one the most practical methods to delay metals dissolution in the said solutions. In this study benzimidazolyl derivative namely 2-cyanochalcones 2-(5-nitro-1,3-dihydrobenzimidazol-2-ylidene)-3-oxo-3-(2-oxo-2H-chromen-3-yl) propanenitrile which was synthesized was then applied as a corrosion inhibitor for copper in 1 M HNO3 solution. The inhibition action of this molecule was evaluated by gravimetric and density functional theory (DFT) methods. It was found experimentally that this compound has a better inhibition performance and its adsorption on copper surface follows Langmuir adsorption isotherm. This adsorption evolves with temperature and inhibitor concentration, it is endothermic and occurs spontaneously with an increase in disorder. Corrosion kinetic parameters analysis supported by Adejo-Ekwenchi model revealed the existence of both physisorption and chemisorption. DFT calculations related that compound adsorption on copper surface is due to its electron donating and accepting capacity. The reactive regions specifying the electrophilic and nucleophilic attack sites were analyzed using Fukui and dual descriptor functions. Experimental results obtained were compared with the theoretical findings.

Non-isothermal Kinetics of the Thermal Decomposition of 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one Magnesium Complex

The thermal decomposition of 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one magnesium complex and its kinetics were studied under the non-isothermal condition by DSC and TG/DTG methods. The kinetic parameters were obtained from analysis of the DSC and TG/DTG curves by the Kissinger method,the Ozawa method,the differential method and the integral method. The most probable mechanism functions for the thermal decomposition of the first stage,the second stage and the third stage were suggested by comparing the kinetic parameters. The entropy of activation (ΔS ≠),enthalpy of activation (ΔH ≠) and free energy of activation (ΔG ≠) at Tpdo are -66.74 J·mol -1 ·K -1 ,119.2 kJ·mol -1 and 152.44 kJ·mol -1 ,respectively.

Theoretical Study of Energetic Complexes （Ⅲ）： Bis-（5-nitro-2Htetrazolato-N2）tetraammine Cobalt（Ⅲ） Perchlorate （BNCP） and Its Transition Metal （Ni/Fe/Cu/Zn） Perchlorate Analogues

The geometric conformation and electronic structure of bis-（5-nitro-2H-tetrazolato-N2）tetraammine cobalt（Ⅲ） perchlorate and its Ni/Fe/Cu/Zn analogues are studied under the TPSS （Tao-Perdew-Staroverov-Scuseria） levels of density functional theory in order to throw light on the relationship between their energy gaps and impact sensitivity While the perchlorate ions are coordinated with the copper cation, which is different from the other four compounds NBO （Natural bond orbital） analyses indicated that the metal-ligand interaction in the Co complex is covalent, while the others are ionic. The analysis of the electrostatic potential demonstrated that the O atoms from the nitro-tetrazole ring and perchlorate were primarily negative, while the other atoms were positive. The study was also conducted to gain a better understanding of the correlation of the energy gap and impact sensitivity.

Molecular Design and Property Prediction of High Density 4-Nitro-5-(5-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-2H-1,2,3-triazolate Derivatives as the Potential High Energy Explosives

To search for potential energetic materials with large energy density and acceptable thermodynamics and kinetics stability,twelve derivatives of 4-nitro-5-(5-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-2H-1,2,3-triazolate(named A~L)are designed and analyzed by using density functional theory(DFT)calculations at the B3LYP/6-311G**level of theory.The molecular heats of formation(HOF),electronic structures,impact sensitivity(H_(50)),oxygen balance(OB)and density(ρ)are investigated by isodesmic reaction method and physicochemical formulas.Furthermore,the detonation velocity(D)and detonation pressure(P)are calculated to study the detonation performance by Kamlet-Jacobs(K-J)equation.These results show that new molecule J(H_(50)=36.9 cm,ρ=1.90g/cm^(3),Q=1912.46 cal/g,P=37.82 GPa,D=9.22 km/s,OB=0.00),compound A(H_(50)=27.9 cm,ρ=1.93 g/cm^(3),Q=1612.93 cal/g,P=38.90 GPa,D=9.19 km/s)and compound H(H_(50)=37.3 cm,ρ=1.97 g/cm^(3),Q=1505.06cal/g,P=37.20 GPa,D=9.01 km/s)present promising effects that are far better RDX and HMX as the high energy density materials.Our calculations can provide useful information for the molecular synthesis of novel high energy density materials.

Determination of Cationic Surfactant by Laser Thermal Lens Spectrometry

A novel method for the determination of cationic surfactant by laser thermal lens spectrometry was developed. It was based on the reaction between 1-hydroxy-2-(5-nitro-2-Pyri- dylazo)-8-aminonaphthalene-3,6-disulfonic acid (5-NO2-PAH) and cationic surfactant to form 1:2 ionic association complex in a weakly basic medium (pH 9.44). The determination conditions and the mechanism were discussed. The method has been applied to the analysis of wastewater and moat water samples.

Theoretical Study on the Nitrogen-rich Derivatives Based on 1,2,4-Triazole and 1,2,3-Triazole Rings:an Extended Family of Power Performance Energetic Materials

The geometric and electronic structures of the derivatives of 4-nitro-5-(5-nitroimino-1,2,4-triazol-3-yl)-2H-1,2,3-triazolate(named A~J)are explored employing density functional theory(DFT)calculations at the B3LYP/6-311G^(**)level of theory.Based on the optimized molecular structures,the heats of formation(HOF)are obtained,and the electronic properties,density and molecular sensitivity by characteristic heights(H_(50))are discussed.Besides,the detonation performances(detonation velocity,detonation pressure)are estimated via Kamlet-Jacobs(K-J)formula.Compounds B(H50=29.4 cm,ρ=1.91 g/cm^(3),Q=1563.04 cal/g,P=36.05 GPa,D=8.95 km/s)and H(H_(50)=31.9 cm,ρ=1.80 g/cm^(3),Q=1610.09 cal/g,P=37.31 GPa,D=9.12 km/s)have positive HOFs and remarkable insensitivity and good detonation performance,strongly suggesting them as the acceptable new-type explosive.The initiating power surpasses conventional primary explosives,such as HMX.The outstanding detonation power of compounds B and H contributes to its future prospects as a promising green primary explosive.

Designing energetic covalent organic frameworks for stabilizing high-energy compounds

As an emerging high-energy compound,3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one(NTO)is used in military explosives and rocket propellants.However,the strong acidic corrosion of NTO,and the high sensitivity and poor thermostability of its salts,severely restrict their practical applications.Therefore,a novel strategy to design and construct energetic covalent organic frameworks(COFs)is proposed in this study.We have successfully prepared a two-dimensional crystalline energetic COF(named ECOF-1)assembled from triaminoguanidine salt,in which NTO anions are trapped in the porous framework via the ionic interaction and hydrogen bonds.The results show that ECOF-1 exhibits superior thermal stability than energetic salt of NTO.It also exhibits insensitivity and excellent heat of detonation of 7,971.71 kJ·kg−1.ECOF-1 greatly inhibits the corrosiveness of NTO.In prospect,energetic COFs are promising as a functional platform to design high-energy and insensitive energetic materials.