Polycyano-anion-based energetic salts

Chemistry. 2008;14(4):1282-90. doi: 10.1002/chem.200701133.

Abstract

Energetic salts based on polycyano anions and cations with a high nitrogen content tend to have extensive hydrogen bonding and exhibit heats of formation up to DeltaH(f)=1579.1 kJ mol(-1). Based on theoretical calculations, some of the new salts may be considered to be low-energy monopropellants. One of the salts can be used as a precursor to a carbon nitride.