Synthesis, analytics and consulting for energetic materials – from molecular design to scale-up.
EMTO GmbH
Munich (office, Fürstenackerstr. 18) · Munich-Großhadern (laboratory, Butenandtstr. 8)New on Amplifa
About EMTO GmbH
EMTO GmbH was founded in December 2017 as a spin-off of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Department of Chemistry, Großhadern campus) and specializes in energetic materials. The company develops and synthesizes primary and secondary explosives, propellants and pyrotechnic compounds, including lead- and chromium(VI)-free REACH substitutes as well as nitrogen-rich heterocycles such as tetrazoles and triazoles. The service portfolio covers molecular design and synthesis at laboratory scale (< 5 g), scale-up to the kilogram scale using continuous micro-flow reactors and 5-liter reactors, sensitivity and safety testing (drop hammer, friction, ESD, Koenen steel-sleeve test) as well as comprehensive analytics (SC-XRD, NMR, MS, FTIR/Raman, calorimetry). In addition, EMTO offers consulting, court-admissible expert reports, thermochemical simulations, raw material procurement, disposal under § 7 SprengG (German Explosives Act) and laboratory automation. Customers include defense companies, space organizations, authorities, universities and pharmaceutical companies. The synthetic and analytical work takes place in the Munich-Großhadern laboratory; the management is based in Munich.
- Site
- München
- Processes
- Molecule synthesis & synthesis design (energetic materials, nitrogen-rich heterocycles such as, Process scale-up (laboratory to pilot/kilogram scale with MicroFlow and 5L reactors), Sensitivity and safety tests (drop hammer, friction testing device, ESD, Koenen steel-sleeve test), Performance and detonation testing according to BAM, NATO STANAG, MIL-STD, UN Manual of Tests, BOMB AND DETONATION CALORIMETRY, Analytics & quality control (SC-XRD, PXRD, multinuclear NMR, HR-MS, HPLC-MS, GC-MS, FTIR/Raman,, Calculations & simulations / thermochemical modeling (GAUSSIAN, NASA code, ICT code,, Product selection & formulation (binder systems, phlegmatization, combustion modifiers,
- Materials
- Primary explosives, Secondary explosives, Propellants, Pyrotechnic compounds/formulations, Hexanitrostilbene, Trinitrotoluene, Lead azide substitutes, Tetrazoles/Triazoles (nitrogen-rich heterocycles)
- Certificates
- BAM / NATO STANAG / MIL-STD / UN tests, Competency certificate §7 SprengG (multiple holders)
- Founded
- 2017
- Industries
- Defense industry, Aerospace, Universities/Research, Authorities, Pharmaceuticals, Fine chemicals
- 01
Molecular design & synthesis route development
- 02
Laboratory synthesis (< 5 g)
- 03
Scale-up (MicroFlow, 5-L reactor)
- 04
Sensitivity & safety tests
- 05
Analytics & quality control
- 06
Certificates & test reports
- 07
Consulting, expert reports & disposal
Materials & Processes
Primary Explosives
Initiating substances with performance and sensitivity tailored on request, including laser initiation and priming mixtures.
Secondary Explosives
High-performance materials with a focus on insensitivity and thermal stability.
Propellants
Nitrogen-rich, gas-generating compounds with low-smoke burning for propulsion applications.
Pyrotechnic Compounds
Smoke and flare formulations with optimized properties and strict environmental requirements.
Hexanitrostilbene (HNS)
Aromatic nitro compound with EMTO's specialization in synthesis and characterization.
Trinitrotoluene (TNT)
Aromatic nitro compound in focus of synthesis and physico-chemical characterization.
REACH Substitute Materials
Lead- and chromium(VI)-free substitutes for mixtures containing Pb(N3)2 and PbTNR.
Tetrazoles/Triazoles
Nitrogen-rich heterocycles as a basis for tailored synthesis routes for energetic compounds.
Reactive Materials & Composites
Research and synthesis of reactive materials including characterization of metal particles.
Sites
Munich (Office)
DEHeadquarters and office
Munich-Großhadern
DELaboratory (Butenandtstr. 8)
- Part weight / size
- Synthesis < 5 g to kilogram scale
- Lot size
- Laboratory formulations to pilot scale
- Materials
- Energetic materials, heterocycles, nitro compounds
- Continuous micro-flow reactor (MicroFlow)
- Jacketed 5-liter reactor
- Drop hammer
- Friction testing device
- ESD test device
- Koenen steel-sleeve test apparatus
- SC-XRD and PXRD
- Multinuclear NMR
- HR-MS / HPLC-MS / GC-MS
- FTIR/Raman spectrometer
- Gas pycnometer
- Vacuum stability test (VST)
- Bomb and detonation calorimeters
- Automated dosing and test stations
Service Areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecule synthesis & synthesis design (energetic materials, nitrogen-rich heterocycles such asEngineering | – | – | < 5 g (laboratory formulations) | – | Primary explosives, Secondary explosives, Propellants, Pyrotechnic compositions, HNS, TNT, Oxidizers, analytical standards |
| Process scale-up (laboratory to pilot/kilogram scale with MicroFlow and 5L reactors)Engineering | – | – | < 5 g – Kilogram scale | – | energetic materials, REACH substitutes (lead- and chromium(VI)-free) |
| Sensitivity and safety tests (drop hammer, friction testing device, ESD, Koenen steel-sleeve test)Testing | – | – | – | – | energetic materials, explosives |
| Performance and detonation testing according to BAM, NATO STANAG, MIL-STD, UN Manual of TestsTesting | – | – | – | – | explosives |
| BOMB AND DETONATION CALORIMETRYTesting | – | – | – | – | energetic materials |
| Analytics & quality control (SC-XRD, PXRD, multinuclear NMR, HR-MS, HPLC-MS, GC-MS, FTIR/Raman,Testing | – | – | – | – | energetic materials, fine chemicals |
| Calculations & simulations / thermochemical modeling (GAUSSIAN, NASA code, ICT code,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product selection & formulation (binder systems, phlegmatization, combustion modifiers,Engineering | – | – | – | – | energetic substances, binders, phlegmatizers, ballistic modifiers |
| Consulting & expert reports (court-admissible expert opinions, ADR Class 1 classification, patentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hazardous waste disposal (§7 SprengG)Engineering | – | – | – | – | explosives, pharmacy disposal |
| Certificates and laser-initiated initiation systems, priming mixtures, Pb(N3)2/PbTNR substitutesEngineering | – | – | – | – | Pb(N3)2 substitute, PbTNR substitute |
| Research & development of new energetic materials (reactive materials, composites,Engineering | – | – | – | – | reactive materials, composites, metal particles |
14 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous micro-flow reactor (MicroFlow) | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Jacketed 5-liter reactor | – | – | 5 L | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Drop hammer | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Friction testing device | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| ESD test device (electrostatic discharge) | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Koenen steel-sleeve test apparatus | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Single-crystal and powder X-ray diffractometers (SC-XRD, PXRD) | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Multinuclear NMR spectrometer | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| HR-MS / HPLC-MS / GC-MS spectrometry | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| FTIR/Raman spectrometer | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Gas pycnometer | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Vacuum stability test (VST) | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Bomb and detonation calorimeters | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
| Automated dosing and test stations (lab automation) | – | – | – | – | Munich-Großhadern (LMU laboratory) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Testing
Testing is carried out in accordance with BAM, NATO STANAG, MIL-STD and the UN Manual of Tests using drop hammer, friction testing device, ESD test device, Koenen steel-sleeve test as well as calorimetry and complete physicochemical analysis.
| Evidence | Munich-Großhadern |
|---|---|
| BAM / NATO STANAG / MIL-STD / UN tests | |
| Competency certificate §7 SprengG (multiple holders) |
History
- 2017
Founding of EMTO GmbH in December 2017 as a spin-off of LMU Munich (Department of Chemistry, Großhadern) with a focus on environmentally friendly energetic materials.