Table 2. Performance, Physical Properties, and Sensitivity Values of ETN Isomers.
| data category | (R,S)-meso-ETN | (S,S)-ETN | (R,R)-ETN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tma [°C] | 62.5 | - | - |
| Tdecb [°C] | 163.4 | 154.3 | 154.8 |
| ΩCO2c [%] | +5.3 | +6.4 | +7.1 |
| ΩCOd [%] | +26.5 | +27.6 | +28.3 |
| ρe [g cm–3] | 1.68 | - | - |
| Pcjf [GPa] | 27.2 | - | - |
| Vdetg [ms–1] | 8015 | - | - |
| ΔfH°h [kJ mol–1] | –474.8 | - | - |
| ISi [J] | 3.6 | 0.74 | 0.74 |
| FSj [N] | 38 | >360 | >360 |
Tm = onset temperature of melting.
Tdec = onset temperature of decomposition.
ΩCO2 = CO2 oxygen balance.
ΩCO = CO oxygen balance.
ρ = derived density from X-ray data.
Pcj = detonation pressure.
Vdet = detonation velocity.
ΔfH° = molar enthalpy of formation.
IS = impact sensitivity.
FS = friction sensitivity.