Potassium Trinitromethyl Tetrazole (TNMT-K): A New Member of the Primary Explosive Family

Key Points

• The aim is to design and synthesize a new lead-free primary explosive that is environmentally benign.
• Synthesis of potassium 5-(trinitromethyl)-tetrazol-2-ide (TNMT-K) through straightforward chemical processes.
• Evaluation of the explosive properties and safety profile of TNMT-K compared to traditional explosives.
• TNMT-K exhibits promising explosive characteristics similar to conventional primary explosives.
• Demonstrates reduced environmental impact and improved safety over traditional lead-based explosives.