Product Description

ProductHexanitrostilbene
CAS20062-22-0
FormulaC14H6N6O12

Typical Product Specifications

NotesHexanitrostilbene or HSN is a yellow crystalline powder that is produced by oxidising TNT with a solution of sodium hypochlorite. HSN is insesitive to impacts but also highly explosive properties made it a good explosive to use on space missions. Some other uses include oil and gas drilling and artillery ammunition filling.
ClassExplosives, Reactants, Propellants, Highly Reactive and Radioactive Chemicals, Explosives, Propellants, Detonators - ATF Regulated Explosive Materials
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