Detection of Hydrogen Cyanide. A Test Readily Adaptable for the XM256 Chemical Agent Detector Kit

Abstract

A successful test for hydrogen cyanide was developed for the XM256 chemical agent detector kit. Prior to the detection, papers impregnated with cupric acetate were spotted with a solution of p,p'- tetramethyldiaminodiphenylmethane (tetrabase) in methyl alcohol. The immediate appearance of a deep blue coloration against a very light blue background indicated the presence of hydrogen cyanide. The cupric acetate papers and tetrabase-methyl alcohol solution passed the heat stability requirement (65C for 30 days).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0755125

Entities

People

  • Benjamin Witten
  • William R. Hydro

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Alkenes
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chemical Agent Detectors
  • Chemical Laboratories
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Cyanides
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Hydrogen Cyanide
  • Methanols
  • New York
  • Sodium Compounds

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.