Solid state synthesis, thermodynamics and catalytic combustion effect of a high energy nickel(II) coordination compound

► A new energetic compound 2 was prepared via thermo-dehydration of compound 1. ► Thermodynamics and thermokinetics for both compounds were investigated. ► 2 was more sensitive than 1, which would provide an insight for storage of high-energy materials. ► 2 efficiently accelerated the thermal decomposition of AP.