The effect of HNS on the reinforcement of TNT crystal: a molecular simulation study

J Mol Model. 2014 Oct;20(10):2461. doi: 10.1007/s00894-014-2461-8. Epub 2014 Sep 20.

Abstract

The effect of crystal modifier 2,2',4,4',6,6'-hexanitrostillbene(HNS) on the reinforcement of crystalline 1,3,5-trinitrotoluene (TNT) was investigated by molecular simulation. The intermolecular interactions between HNS and TNT were revealed by quantum chemistry calculations in detail, strong attractive forces were found between HNS and TNT. The solid interface models of TNT/HNS along three crystalline directions were studied, the distance between HNS molecule and TNT system was narrowed after optimization; the mechanical properties were calculated, showing the mechanism of the reinforcement.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't