LEAD STYPHNATE: PART 4. THE MONOBASIC LEAD SALTS OF TRINITRORESORCINOL, POLYMORPHIC MODIFICATIONS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF R.D. 1346 AND R.D. 1349

Abstract

The preparation and properties of three polymorphic modifications of monobasic lead trinitroresorcinate have been studied. By varying the method of preparation, and by the employment of small quantities of additives, a range of products of different physical form and properties, including reduced sensitiveness to spark ignition, can be obtained. Two such products have possible technical applications for electrical initiation and explosive priming and delay purposes. They have been developed to the manufacturing scale. Compared with normal lead trinitroresorcinate the new varieties offer improved chemical and thermal stability combined with promising explosive characteristics.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 23, 1962
Accession Number
AD0332197

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  • A. T. Thomas
  • G. W. Taylor

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