Crystal Structure of Tetra-Ammonium Adamantyl Tetra-Nitrate (TAATN): high Energy/Density Fuel Candidate for Liquid Propellant

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Abstract:

The crystal structure of tetra-ammonium adamantyl tetra-nitrate was determined using 3-dimensional single-crystal x-ray diffraction data. The tetragonal structure has unit cell dimensions ab10.0461 and c8.9802. The x-ray density is 1.643 grams per centimeter. Keywords Adamantane Crystal structure Cage molecule Liquid propellant fuel X-ray diffraction Liquid propellant guns Gun propellants.

Author(s):
Bracuti, A. J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ ARMAMENT ENGINEERING DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARAED-TR-89025
Monitor Series:
USAARDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LIQUID PROPELLANTS, *AMMONIUM NITRATE, *CRYSTAL STRUCTURE, *ADAMANTANES, GUNS, GUN PROPELLANTS, LIQUID GUN PROPELLANTS, FUELS, X RAYS, X RAY DIFFRACTION, DENSITY, NEUTRON DIFFRACTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Ammunition and Explosives
Report Date:
1989 Nov 01