R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

2,4,6,2',4',6'-Hexanitrobiphenyl
2,4,6,2',4',6'-Hexanitrobiphenyl
Hexanitrobiphenyl; hexanitrobiphényle
pale yellow crystals
empirical formula: C12H4N6O12
molecular weight: 424.2
oxygen balance: –52.8%
nitrogen content: 19.81%
density: 1.6 g/cm3 melting point: 263 °C = 505 °F
lead block test: 344 cm3 /10 g
deflagration point: 320 °C = 610 °F
Hexanitrobiphenyl is insoluble in water, but is soluble in alcohol, benzene,
and toluene. It is a rather heat-intensive explosive.
2,4,6,2',4',6'-Hexanitrodiphenylamine
dipicrylamine; Hexanitrodiphenylamin; hexanitrodiphenylamine;
Hexyl; hexite; HNDPhA: HNDP
yellow crystals
empirical formula: C12H5N7O12
molecular weight: 439.2
energy of formation: +38.7 kcal/kg = +162 kJ/kg
enthalpy of formation: +22.5 kcal/kg = +94.3 kJ/kg
oxygen balance: –52.8%
nitrogen content: 22.33%
volume of explosion gases: 791 l/kg
heat of explosion
(H2O liq.): 974 kcal/kg = 4075 kJ/kg
(H2O gas): 957 kcal/kg = 4004 kJ/kg
specific energy: 112 mt/kg = 1098 kJ/kg
density: 1.64 g/cm 3
melting point: 240–241 °C = 464– 466 °F
(decomposition)
lead block test: 325 cm 3 /10 g
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