TEX (explosive)
TEX (chemical name 4,10-dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diazatetracyclo[5.5.0.05,9.03,11]-dodecane) is a dense (ρ = 1.985 g cm−3) nitramine high explosive, that derives from the very powerful and sensitive high explosive CL-20. Though related to CL-20 in that is shares the same cage structure, TEX is more easily synthesized in good yield from inexpensive starting materials. Unlike CL-20, TEX is friction insensitive, bears a low impact sensitivity, and possesses a very low shock sensitivity and large critical diameter, making it an interesting explosive filler for insensitive munitions. Its systematic name, 4,10-dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diazatetracyclo[5.5.0.05,9.03,11]-dodecane derives from its tetracyclic structure.
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(2r,3aR,5S,6R,7aS,9r)-4,7-Dinitrohexahydro-2H-5,2,6-(epoxymethanetriyloxy)[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-b]pyrazine | |
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| C6H6N4O8 | |
| Molar mass | 262.134 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless solid |
| Density | 1.985 g/cm3 |
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| Shock sensitivity | Low |
| Friction sensitivity | Low |
| Detonation velocity | 8500 m/s |
| RE factor | 1.70 |
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| 252 °C (486 °F; 525 K) | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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