Figure of insensitivity

Question 1

what is the figure of insensitivity?

Answer 1

an arbitrary metric of explosive stability, determines how much force it takes to detonate
- more ring strain = more potential energy when detonating (proportional to enthalpy)

Question 2

rough initiation correlations

Answer 2

C-ONO2 > N-NO2 > C-NO2
lowest reading = least stable —>
highest reading = most stable