Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 2011, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (8): 1849.

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Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition of Tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]Tetradecane as a High Density Hydrocarbon Fuel

DU Yong-Mei*, WANG Wei, KANG Jian-Ping, LI Chun-Ying,  YANG Jian-Ming, ZHANG Wei, LÜ Jian   

  1. Xi'an Moden Chemistry Research Institute, Xi'an 710065, China
  • Received:2010-09-19 Revised:2011-01-26 Online:2011-08-10 Published:2011-07-19
  • Contact: DU Yong-Mei E-mail:dymqw204@sina.com
  • Supported by:

    国防科工委基础产品创新计划火炸药科研专项(批准号: A0920061370)资助.

Abstract: As a high density hydrocarbon fuel, tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]tetradecane was synthesized from dicyclopentadiene and indene by D-A reaction and hydrogenation. Thermal decomposition of tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]tetradecane was studied in a decomposition reactor, and the products were detected by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy. The conversion of tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]tetradecane at different temperature and time was investigated. The results indicated that the effect of temperature was superior to other factors in this reaction. A primary mechanism was also presumed according to the main products of the reaction. Finally, the kinetic equation of thermal decomposition was obtained. The activation energy derived from kinetic data indicated that tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]tetradecane can decompose more easily than JP-10 fuel.

Key words: High density hydrocarbon fuel; , Tetracyclo[9.2.1.02,10.13,8]tetradecane; , Thermal decomposition

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