Studies on metal salts of 4-(2,4,6 - trinitroanilino) benzoic acid

Synthesis, characterization and thermal studies of copper and lead salts of 4-(2,4,6-trinitroanilino) benzoic acid have been carried out. Differential thermal analysis data show that Pb2+ and Cu2+ salts are stable up to 240 and 260°C respectively and then decompose exothermically. Impact sensitivity value (h50) is 77 cm for lead salt and 170 cm for copper salt. Both the salts are found friction insensitive upto 36 kg. The calorimetric values of lead and copper salts are 679 and 839 cal/g, respectively.