Synthesis and Characterization of 3,3′-Azobis(6-Amino-1,2,4,5-Tetrazine) DAAT – A New Promising Nitrogen-Rich Compound

Abstract

The synthesis of 3,3′-azobis(6-amino-1,2,4,5-tetrazine) DAAT is described, obtained with an overall yield of 20% after six reaction steps. DAAT is a new high-nitrogen energetic material with remarkable thermal stability and insensitivity against friction and impact. DAAT decomposes at relatively high temperatures (>250 °C) releasing one of the highest heats of decomposition ever measured by DSC. The decomposition pathway and its products investigated by thermal analysis are described.