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NTO

Always in the forefront of innovation, EURENCO develops and produces NTO, a very low sensitivity molecule for insensitive explosive compositions.

Available in all standard particle sizes, and specific ones on request, NTO presents the advantages of high performance explosives, with lower vulnerability and enhanced thermal stability.

It can be used in:

• Low sensitivity melt-cast explosive compositions
• Pressed and cast PBX charges for Insensitive Munitions

ONTA fiche produit

Product description: Chemical names: Nitrotriazolone, NTO, 3-Nitro-1,2,4-triazol-5-one CAS number: 932-64-9 Chemical formula: C2H2N4O3 Standard particle sizes: class I (450 microns) class II (350 microns) class III (50 microns) class IV (10 microns) Specific grades available on request. NTO compositions for cast PBX charges, melt-cast or pressed insensitive explosives.

Product characteristics:

• Molecular weight: 130 g
• Density: 1.91
• Decomposition: > 270 °C
• Melting point: > 270 °C
• Vacuum test – 200H, 130°C: 1.5 cm3/g
• ΔHf: -26 Kcal/mole
• Detonation rate: 8400 m/s
• Friction sensitivity: 0% at 353 N
• Sensibility to shocks (30 kg drop hammer): HNP ≥ 4 m
• IAD (card GAP test): 260
• Auto-ignition: 264 °C
• Combustion in gutter: no combustion