Chemical database C-D

As you can see, this is by no means a complete list. The list contains chemicals which are useful in the manufacture of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It also contains the explosives themselves and the raw materials. The information is gathered from several reliable sources but I can not promise you that it is without flaw. Typing errors may also be present, so use the information with care. Some chemicals are listed only by their name or with only some of their properties, the list will be updated as soon as I can find the time. Chemical formulas are written in so many different ways, the formulas listed here are written the way they were in the original source.

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MW=Molecular weight

MP=Melting point

BP=Boiling point

FP=Flash point

AT=Atomic weight

Sol.=Soluble

Insol.=Insoluble

D=Density

Nat.=Natural mineral

 

 

Calcium carbonate, Nat. Aragonite or Calcite

CaCO3

MW: 100,09. MP: 520°C. BP: Decomposes at 825°C. D: 2,710 at 18°C.

Solubility: 0,00153 at 25°C and 0,00190 at 75°C in water. Sol. in acid or NH4Cl.

 

Cellulose

( C6H12O5 )x

Reacts violently with BrF5, F2, H2O2, NaOCl and NaNO2.

 

Cellulose dinitrate, Cellulose tetranitrate

C12H16 ( ONO2 )4O6

MW: 504,30. FP: 12,77ºC. D: 1,66.

 

Copper acetate meta-arsenate, Paris green

Cu ( C2H3O2 )2 · 3Cu ( AsO2 )2 ( Approx.)

MW: 1013,77.

Emerald green powder.

Solubility: Insol. in water and alkalis. Sol. In alcohol and NH4OH.

 

Copper nitrate, Cupric nitrate

Cu ( NO3 )2 · H2O

MW: 241,63. MP: 114,5°C. D: 2,047.

Blue deliquescent crystals.

Can ignite on prolonged contact with cellulose. Can explode when finely divided powder is mixed with potassium ferrocyanide and with ( water + Sn ).

 

Copper nitride

Cu3N

MW: 204,63. MP: Decomposes at 300°C. D: 5,84 at 25°/4°C.

Dark green powder.

Explodes violently when mixed with concentrated nitric acid. 

 

Copper oxide, Nat. Tenorite.

CuO

MW: 79,54. MP: 1326°C. D: 6,3-6,49.

Black monoclinic crystals.

Solubility: Insol. in water. Sol. in alcohol, NH4Cl or KCN.

 

Copper sulfate pentahydrate, Blue vitriol, Blue stone, Roman vitriol, Nat. Chalcanthite.

CuSO4 · 5H2O

MW: 249,68. MP: -4H2O at 110°C. BP: -5H2O at 150°C. D: 2,284.

Blue triclinic crystals.

Solubility: 31,6 at 0°C and 203,3 at 100°C in water. 15,6 at 18°C in MeOH. Insol. in alkalis.

Reacts violently with Hydroxylamine or Magnesium.

 

Copper tetrazol

Sensitive to shock and heat.

 

Cupric chlorite

Cu ( ClO2 )2

MW: 198,5.

Explodes by percussion.

 

CTBN (1300x15 ), Carboxyl-terminated butadiene-acrylonitrile.

A copolymer product of the B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company until late 1976, presently avaidable from other chemical companies. It is not the same product as CTBN ( 1300x8 ) and CTBN (1300x13 ) which have higher nitrile contents and viscosities.

MW: 3600. D: 0,928 at 25°C. Contains: 2,47 % COOH and 10 % Acrylonitrile.

 

Dextrin, Starch gum, Artificial gum, Vegetable gum, Tapioca, Dextran

Yellow or white powder or granules.

Solubility: Sol. in water. Insol. in alcohol and ether.

 

Dextrose, Dextroglucose, Grape sugar, Corn sugar

C6H12O6 × H2O

MW: 198. MP: 146ºC.

Colorless crystals or white crystalline or granular powder, odorless.

Solubility: Sol. in water, slightly sol. in alcohol.

Reacts violently with ( Na2O2 + KNO3 ).

 

Diazodinitrophenol, Dinol

HOC6H3 ( NO2 )N (… N )

MW: 212,10. Explodes at 180°C. D: 1,63.

Explosive crystals.

A powerful initiator. Sensitive to heat, shock and friction. Is less sensitive to impact than lead azide or mercury fulminate.

 

Diazonitrophenol, Benzene-diazonium nitrate.

C6H5N( … N )NO3

MW: 167,13. Explodes at 90°C. D: 5,8.

Explosive crystals.

Solubility: Sol. in water.

Can explode if subjected to heat, shock and chemical reaction.

 

Dibutyl-m-phthalate, Dibutyl isophthalate, Dibutyl phthalate

C6H4 ( CO2C4H9 )2

MW: 278,3. FP: 322°F.

Liquid.

Can react with oxidizers, reacts violently with Cl2.

 

1,2-Dinitrobenzene, o-Dinitrobenzol

C6H4 ( NO2 )2

MW: 168,11. MP: 318,5°C. D: 1,3119 at 120°C and 4°C, 1,565 at 17°C.

Needles or plates.

Solubility: Insol. in water. Sol. in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, MeOH, AcOEt and toluene.

 

2,4-Dinitrobenzene sulfenyl chloride

C6H3SCl ( NO2 )2

MW: 243

 

2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene, 1-Chloro -2,4-dinitrobenzene

( NO2 )2C6H3Cl

MW: 202,56. MP: 27-53°C. BP: 158-160°C. D: 1,4982-1,697.

Yellow rhombic needles.

Solubility: Insol. in water. Sol. in ether and CS2.

 

Dinitrochlorohydrin

CH2ClCHNO2CH2NO2

MW: 168,6

 

Dinitroglycol, Diethyleneglycoldinitrate

C4H8O3 ( NO2 )2

MW: 196,10

 

Dinitronaphtalene, 1,5 -Dinitronaphtalene.

C10H6 ( NO2 )2

MW: 218,17. MP: 219°C.

Hexagonal needles.

Solubility: Insol. in water. Sol. in ether, benzene and pyremidine.

 

2,3 -Dinitrophenol.

( NO2 )2C6H3OH

MW: 184,11. MP: 144-145°C. D: 1,681 at 20°C.

Yellow needles.

Solubility: Sol. in benzene, ether and alcohol.

 

2,4 -Dinitroresorcinol, 2,4 -Dinitro -1,3 -benzenediol

( NO2 )2C6H2 ( OH )2

MW: 200.11.

 

2,4-Dinitrotoluene, Dinitrotoluol

( NO2 )2 C6H3CH3

MW: 182,14. MP: 71°C. BP: 300°C ( Decomposes slightly ). FP: 404°F. D: 1,521 at 15°C and 1,3208 at 71ºC.

Yellow needles.

Solubility: Very sol. in acetone. Sol. in alcohol, benzene and ether. Insol. in water.

 

Diphenylamine, Phenylamine, Anilinobenzene

( C6H5 )2 NH

MW: 169,24. MP: 52,9°C. BP: 302°C. FP: 307°F. D: 1,16. Auto ign temp: 1173°F.

Crystals.

Solubility: Sol. In benzene, ether and carbon disulfide.

Can react violently with Hexachloromelamine or Trichloromelamine.

 

1,1-Diphenyl urea, Acardite

H2NCON ( C6H5 )2

MW: 212,25. MP: 189°C. BP: Decomposes. D: 1,276.

Solubility: Sol. in Alcohol, ether and chlorine. Slightly sol. in water.