Licensable Technologies : Security & Defense

Preparation Of BIS-(1(2)H-Tetrazol-5-Yl)-Amine Monohydrate

Abstract
This invention provides a simplified method of preparing Bis(1(2)H-tetrazol-5-yl)-amine monohydrate (BTAw). The method uses a reduced amount of boric acid. Since boric acid can co-precipitate with the BTAw, this innovation simplifies purification and minimizes BTAw losses.

Application(s)
This invention is useful in the fabrication of Bis(1(2)H-tetrazol-5-yl)-amine monohydrate (BTAw). BTAw can be used as a low-smoke fuel for fireworks.

Advantages
This method for preparing Bis(1(2)H-tetrazol-5-yl)-amine monohydrate (BTAw) produces a higher yield than previous approaches.

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Reference Number: 493

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 97,726

Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 6570022 Issued on 05/27/2003

Posted: 09-29-2004

Contact
Laura Barber
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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(505) 667-9266
ljbb@lanl.gov