Synthesis and characterization of an energetic compound Cu(Mtta)2(NO3)2 and effect on thermal decomposition of ammonium perchlorate

► A new energetic compound Cu(Mtta)2(NO3)2 has been synthesized and structural characterized. ► Sensitivity tests reveal that the compound is insensitive to mechanical stimuli. ► Cu(Mtta)2(NO3)2 accelerates the decomposition of Ammonium perchlorate (AP), which is the key component of composite solid propellant.