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5-aminotetrazole as high explosive

John paul III - 17-7-2018 at 11:36

How does the 5-ATZ perform as a high explosive compared to RDX? - what is it's TNT equivalent? Also, has anyone had success detonating it?

NatashaJurievna - 23-7-2018 at 10:08

I remember a 5-ATZ datasheet with VoD data. I do not remember the producer's name or country. If I'm not mistaken, the VoD was some 4700 meters per s. at low density, maybe 1g/cm3 or at lover bulk density.

Microtek - 3-8-2018 at 12:42

But the nitrate salt is quite energetic. Exceeding RDX, if I'm not mistaken.