SUN 143-94. Solventless (Extruded) Powder (N-5) General. Cost Improvement for Inhibiting Process of Mark 43 Grain. Reclamation of Run-Off Elba Solvent by Distillation

Abstract

Used ELBA solvent (Ethyl Lactate/Butyl Acetate) contaminated with components of N-5 propellant and water, was reclaimed by vacuum and ambient pressure distillation. Nitroglycerin (NG), water, and butyl acetate contents of the distillates are reported. Water separation in the distillate is discussed. Nitroglycerin content and thermal stability of the residues are reported. Distillations were performed successfully. Ninety percent recovery was obtained. Stability studies showed that the contaminated solvent could be distilled safely.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1969
Accession Number
AD0687379

Entities

People

  • J. A. Rasmussen
  • Kiplin D. Cowan

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calorimeters
  • Decomposition
  • Distillation
  • Esters
  • Heat Energy
  • Indicator Dyes
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Liquid Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Moisture Content
  • Organic Compounds
  • Phase
  • Propellants
  • Spectra
  • Test Methods
  • Vacuum Distillation

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.