A Colorimetric Method for the Determination of 2,4,5-Trinitrotoluene.
Abstract
A semiquantitative colorimetric determination of 2,4,5-trinitrotoluene in the presence of other TNT and DNT isomers has been developed. Gas chromatographic analysis of crude TNT samples has revealed the existence of a constant ratio between the amounts of 2,4,5- and 2,3,4-TNT. Under the assumption that there is a negligible quantity of DNT in crude TNT, the total TNT isomer content may be estimated through colorimetric determination of 2,4,5-TNT. This method is of potential value for adaptation as an automated on-line monitoring device in TNT production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0775811
Entities
People
- David H. Rosenblatt
- Leon J. Schiff
- William H. Dennis Jr.