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Empirical formula: C3H6N6O6
a: 13.182 Å
b: 11.574 Å
c: 10.709 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1633.86 Å3
Space group: Pbca
Calculated density: 1.806 g/cm3
Z: 8
Temperature: 22.0 °C
Formula weight: 222.117 g/mole
R(F): 0.0210
CSD refcode: CTMTNA
Short description: Trimethylenenitramine is a nitramine that is used an explosive and a propellant.
Keyword: military
Common name: RDX
Keyword: propellant
Citation of a publication: Reference: Acta Crystallogr.,Sect.B,28, (1972) p 2857 Authors:C.S.Choi, E.Prince
IUPAC name: Cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine
Layman's explanation: Trimethylenenitramine is a white stable crystalline solid that is also called RDX. It is a man made chemical, mainly used by the military as an explosive. It can be found in the soil and in groundwater, mostly around military areas. Its main uses are in explosives and propellants, being used as a propellant to inflate airbags. Trimethylenenitramine can be toxic if exposed to it for a long period of time, causing seizures.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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