Thermal stability of solid and molten erythritol tetranitrate (ETN)

Erythritol tetranitrate (ETN) is a melt-castable, solid explosive with significant performance, similar to the established nitrate ester, pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN). Recent advances in synthesis coupled with the ease of procurement of erythritol make ETN a readily made improvised explosive. This has lead researchers to further investigate both the physical and chemical properties of ETN. Current uses of ETN in its molten form include...