A New Method of Preparing Sodium Nitrotetrazolate

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Track Code	2020-PIER-69115
Categories	Chemistry and Chemical Analysis Materials and Manufacturing
Keywords	Chemical Engineering chemical reaction Chemical Synthesis Chemistry and Chemical Analysis Materials and Manufacturing Materials Science
Public Abstract	Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new method for preparing sodium nitrotetrazolate (NaNT) for energetic materials applications. Current synthetic methods produce impurities and use of environmentally harmful solvents. Purdue researchers have developed a synthetic procedure to produce sodium nitrotetrazolate with higher stability and high purity in up to 80% yield in a more sustainable route. Purity has been verified with high-performance liquid chromatography. Advantages -High-Purity -Chemical Stability -High-Efficiency NaNT Synthesis Potential Applications -Military and Defense -Commercial Construction Recent Publication: Preparation of High Purity Sodium 5-Nitrotetrazolate (NaNT): An Essential Precursor to the Environmentally Acceptable Primary Explosive, DBX-1 Journal of Inorganic and General Chemistry Zeitschrift fur anorganische und allgemeine Chemie DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201300010
People	Piercey, Davin Glenn (Project leader) Manship, Timothy D Smith, Dawson Michael
Intellectual Property	Application Date Apr 5, 2021 Type Utility-Gov. Funding Country of Filing United States Patent Number 11,434,211 Issue Date Sep 6, 2022 Application Date Jun 16, 2020 Type Provisional-Gov. Funding Country of Filing United States Patent Number (None) Issue Date (None)
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