Development of Synthesis and Large Scale Production Technology for Ultrahigh Energy and Density Fluoro-Organic Compounds

This STTR is to address the technical feasibility and commercial aspects of producing high-density fluorine-rich compounds that are significantly more reactive and energetic than conventional explosives to neutralize and destroy chemical and biologicalagents. The proposed project incorporates the outstanding scientific research base of the University of Florida Department of Chemistry with the technology marketing expertise of the New Era Technology, Inc. (NeTech) to conduct an R&D effort, whichincludes activities ranging from synthesis of innovative compounds to large volume production at a competitive cost. The effort will also overlap with and incorporate results of a basic science research effort that is conducted under a joint ISCT project(Title: Research on Combustion of Organophosphorous Esters: Burning Velocities and Flammability Limits) at the Institute of Physiological Active Compounds (Chernogolovka, Russia) and at the Institute of Chemical Physics (Moscow Region Russia.) The basicproposition is that strong SF5/NO2/NF2-substituted oxidizers should be able to be deployed in the battlefield to reduce the threat posed by biological and nerve agents. This research seeks to take advantage, in particular, of SF5-containing compounds thatshould be more reactive and energetic than conventional explosives. Goals for Phase I of this project include synthesis of model compounds, testing for efficacy in destruction of biological and nerve agents, and based on these results identification ofappropriate final synthetic target materials. development of high energy explosives for the neutralization of chemical and biological agents; biological and nerve agent threat reduction; commercial development of high energy explosives