Electrochemical synthesis of energetic materials and high-nitrogen compounds

Abstract. Herein, we have demonstrated the electrochemical synthesis of novel insensitive energetic materials in aqueous media at room temperature using non-toxic and environmentally friendly electrolyte. 3,4,5-triamino-1,2,4-triazole (guqnazine) was anodically oxidized to yield the azo-coupled energetic material 4,4‘,5,5‘-tetraamino-3,3‘-azo-bis-1,2,4-triazole (TAABT). TAABT was then used to produce a series of energetic salts. The sensitivities of TAABT and salts were characterized via DSC/TGA, BAM Impact, and BAM friction testing. All materials produced were analyzed via IR and multi-nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.