Abstract
The thermal decomposition of NTO (3-nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one) was studied using DSC, TGA-MS, and ARC. The major gaseous products were identified, the approximate heat of decomposition was determined, and a chemical equation was suggested for the net reaction. It was found that the stability of NTO is sensitive to the thermal age of the sample. Kinetic analysis suggested an auto-catalytic mechanism. The thermal stability of NTO was compared with RDX (1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazacyclohexane) and its potential thermal hazard was assessed.
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