Photochemistry of TNT: Investigation of the 'Pink Water' Problem
Abstract
Irradiated aqueous solutions of TNT ('pink water') were found to contain numerous organic compounds. Eight photo-decomposition products, amounting to 20% by weight of the photolyzed TNT, have been identified as 1,3,5- trinitrobenzene, 2,4,6-trinitrobenzaldehyde, 4,6-dinitroanthranil, 2,4,6- trinitrobenzonitrile, and four isomers of tetranitroazoxytoluene. Suggestions are put forth on the nature of the 80% photo-decomposition products remaining unidentified in the 'pink water' based on the photolysis results of the individual photo-products isolated. Evidence is also presented on the nature of the primary photolytic process based on deuterium exchange experiments and the measurement of photo-decomposition at various acidities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 03, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0769670
Entities
People
- Charles E. Adams
- Lloyd A. Kaplan
- Nicholas E. Burlinson
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory