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

Sohan Lal; Richard J. Staples; Jean'ne M. Shreeve

doi:10.1039/d6mh00019c

January 1, 2026Materials Horizons

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

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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.

Implication

Novel primary explosive TNMT-K shows promise as a lead-free, environmentally friendly option, implying safer alternatives in explosive applications.

Abstract

Design and synthesis of lead-free, environmentally benign primary explosives have been a significant challenge over the decades. Now a novel primary explosive, potassium 5-(trinitromethyl)-tetrazol-2-ide (TNMT-K), has been synthesized using straightforward...

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Lal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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

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