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Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane
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Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane, also called HNIW and CL-20, is a polycyclic nitroamine explosive with the formula C6H6N12O12. It has a better oxidizer-to-fuel ratio than conventional HMX or RDX. It releases 20% more energy than traditional HMX-based propellants.
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IUPAC name
2,4,6,8,10,12-Hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazatetracyclo[5.5.0.03,11.05,9]dodecane | |||
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Abbreviations | CL-20, HNIW | ||
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.114.169 ![]() | ||
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C 6N 12H 6O 12 | |||
Molar mass | 438.1850 g mol−1 | ||
Density | 2.044 g cm−3 | ||
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Detonation velocity | 9,500 m/s | ||
RE factor | 1.9 | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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