Description

Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine is a high-energy cyclic nitramine compound, widely recognized as the explosive RDX. It is a critical material valued for its powerful and stable explosive performance, making it a cornerstone for demanding industrial and defense applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for safety and performance.

Application

• Primary Explosive Formulations: A key component in plastic explosives (e.g., C-4, Semtex) and castable explosive charges for mining, demolition, and seismic exploration.
• Propellant Manufacturing: Used as a high-energy filler in solid rocket propellants and gun propellants to enhance burn rate and specific impulse.
• Pyrotechnic Compositions: Employed in specialized pyrotechnics and flare formulations requiring high gas generation and brisance.
• Military Ordnance: Integral to the production of warheads, bombs, and shaped charges for defense applications.
• Industrial Blasting Agents: Formulated into high-performance blasting agents for quarrying and large-scale construction projects.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard and reactant in chemical research related to energetic materials and performance testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine
CAS No.	121-82-4
Molecular Formula	C3H6N6O6
Molecular Weight	222.12 g/mol
Synonyms	RDX; Cyclonite; Hexogen; 1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-triazinane; 1,3,5-Trinitroperhydro-1,3,5-triazine; Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine; T4
EINECS	204-500-1

Quality Control

Our Hexahydro-1,3,5-Trinitro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX) is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for energetic materials. Every batch is analyzed for critical parameters including purity, melting point, and impurity profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for explosives, away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its nature as an energetic material, specific storage and handling protocols must be strictly followed in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for explosives.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Melting Point	204 - 206 °C
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.10 %
Ash Content	≤ 0.02 %
Acidity (as H2SO4)	≤ 0.02 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.