High-energy hydroxytetrazoles: Design, synthesis and performance
Alexander А. Larin, Леонид Л. Ферштат
Abstract
In recent years, the development of novel advanced high-energy density materials has significantly shifted toward nitrogen-containing heterocyclic derivatives, which demonstrate a great potential for multipurpose application patterns. Among known heterocycles hydroxytetrazole is of special importance due to its high nitrogen-oxygen content and a possibility to serve as anion counterpart and to form a diverse array of organic and inorganic energetic salts. In this review, we summarized the main achievements on the synthesis and performance of hydroxytetrazole-based energetic materials. Potential applications of the presented high-energy compounds and their environmental compatibility are especially emphasized.