Pyrotechnics, chemicals used in fireworks, produce greenhouse gases, pollute groundwater sources, and form 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. A known pyrotechnic, 3,6-di(hydrazino)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine and its derivatives were analyzed using WebMO to determine the heat of formation and heat of explosion. Based on these findings, derivatives of 3,6-di(hydrazino)-1,2,4,5-tetrazine, semicarbazide and nitroguanidine 3,6-disubstituted-1,2,4,5-tetrazine, will be synthesized and analyzed structurally using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and single crystal X-ray diffraction. Drop tests will be performed on the novel energetic materials to determine their relative stability and bomb calorimetry will be used to determine the amount of heat released by the novel pyrotechnic fuels. If an easily synthesized compound that releases the appropriate amount of energy is discovered, further research will be done to determine if the compound can be incorporated into fireworks that produce minimal environmental waste.

Synthesis and characterization of high-nitrogen content energetic materials

247th National Meeting (2014)

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