Hexanitrobenzene
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Hexanitrobenzene, also known as HNB, is a nitrobenzene compound in which six nitro groups are bonded to all six positions of a central benzene ring. is a high-density explosive compound with chemical formula C6N6O12, obtained by oxidizing the amine group of pentanitroaniline with hydrogen peroxide in sulfuric acid.
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Hexanitrobenzene | |
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1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexanitrobenzene | |
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C6N6O12 | |
Molar mass | 348.10 g/mol |
Appearance | Yellow or brown powdered crystals |
Density | 1.985 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 256 to 264 °C (493 to 507 °F; 529 to 537 K) |
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Shock sensitivity | None |
Friction sensitivity | None |
Detonation velocity | 9,340 m/s[1] |
RE factor | 1.8 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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