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US 4,329,522 AGranted
1,3,5,7-Tetranitroadamantane and process for preparing same
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorsEverett E. Gilbert, Gilbert P. Sollott
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Abstract
The invention provides a novel explosive compound 1,3,5,7-tetranitroadamane, which possesses high explosive energy combined with excellent impact and thermal stability. The novel compound can be prepared by oxidation of 1,3,5,7-tetraaminoadamantane with permanganate.
Claims4
As a new composition of matter, 1,3,5,7-tetranitroadamantane.
A process for preparing 1,3,5,7-tetranitroadamantane which comprises reacting 1,3,5,7-tetraaminoadamantane with an oxidizing agent.
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