Currently used pyrotechnics produce greenhouse gases, pollute groundwater sources, and create irritating smoke. These pollutants are harmful to both humans and the environment. The goal of this project is to synthesize novel �green� energetic materials that would fuel environmentally-friendly pyrotechnic applications. Proposed derivates of 3,6-dihydrazino-1,2,4,6-tetrazine were analyzed using WebMO to determine the heat of formation and heat of explosion. Based on these finding the derivatives of 3,6-dihydrazino-1,2,4,6-tetrazine were synthesized and analyzed structurally using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Friction tests will be performed on the new energetic materials to determine their relative stability. Bomb calorimetry will be used to determine the amount of heat released by the new pyrotechnic fuels. If an easily synthesized compound releases the appropriate amount of energy is discovered, further research will be done to see if the compound can be incorporated into fireworks that produce minimal environmental waste.

Synthesis and characterization of novel high-nitrogen content energetic materials

245th National Meeting (2013)

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