SCALE-UP OF NEW PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF TETRAFLUOROHYDRAZINE

Abstract

A process for the continuous production of N2F4 by the oxidation of HNF2 by aqueous ferric ions was demonstrated on a pilot plant scale. The reactions were carried out at low pressures (5 to 15 psig) and moderate temperatures (70 to 220 F), which facilitated system design and operation. Purification of the product was accomplished without cryogenic fractionation. With the exception of fluorine, all raw materials were available and relatively cheap. Production rates of 1.8 lb/hr with 98.5% pure N2F4 were routine. Scale- up of this process to much higher production rates appears to be safe and technically feasible.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 1967
Accession Number
AD0378728

Entities

People

  • Roderick E. Lide

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Energetic Materials
  • Fluorine
  • Fractionation
  • Liquid Rocket Oxidizers
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Oxidation
  • Pilot Plants
  • Production
  • Production Rate
  • Propellants

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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