THE SURFACE CHEMISTRY OF EXPLOSIVES
Abstract
A preliminary experiment using C-14 labeled polymethyl methacrylate of undetermined high molecular weight in toluene yielded isotherms using HMX and RDX surfaces. An interpretation of these results as a function of molecular weight led to the selection of various long chain compounds, of varying complexity, as agents to be studied for their ability to adhere to explosive surfaces. An isotherm was constructed using HMX surface and trimethyl stearylammonium bromide in aqueous concentrations in the order of 1/10000 molar. The extent of the isotherm is limited only by the solubility of the ammonium salt in H2O. Other isotherms were constructed using the ammonium salt, stearyl alcohol, and stearic acid. The latter two co pounds exhibited no affinity for organic surfaces when dissolved in benzene and toluene, but did show affinities for PbN6 surfaces. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0288130
Entities
People
- Cecil G. White
- Thomas C. Castorina
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal