The crystal structure of beta-RDX-an elusive form of an explosive revealed.
The crystal structure of the highly metastable beta-form of RDX shows that the molecules adopt different conformations compared to the alpha-form and that, contrary to previous reports, the beta-form obtained at ambient pressure is not the same form as that obtained at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Millar
David I A
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School of Chemistry and Centre for Science at Extreme Conditions, The University of Edinburgh, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, UK EH9 3JJ.
Oswald
Iain D H
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Francis
Duncan J
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Marshall
William G
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Pulham
Colin R
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Cumming
Adam S
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