Abstract
ABSTRACTDihydroxylammonium 5,5′-bistetrazole-1,1′-diolate (TKX-50) is a promising candidate for high-energy explosive (e.g. HMX), which can be used as the main component in composite explosive formulations processed through a melting method. In the present study, TKX-50-based explosive composites were prepared using 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene (TNT) or TNT/wax as the carrier, and were compared with HMX-, 3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one (NTO)-, and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-s-triazine (RDX)-based formulations. Crystal stability, surface micro-topography, thermal decomposition performance, mechanical property, thermal sensitivity, and mechanical sensitivity of the composites were comprehensively investigated. Overall, TKX-50-based formulations exhibited improved properties with a superior safety performance compared to HMX- and RDX-based formulations and better mechanical properties than NTO-based formulations.
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