Development of Synthesis and Large Scale Production Technology for Ultrahigh Energy and Density Fluoro-Organic Compounds
Abstract
The research addressed the laboratory production and testing and commercialization aspects of producing high-density fluorine-rich compounds that were significantly more reactive and energetic than conventional explosives to neutralize and destroy chemical and biological agents. The primary synthetic goals followed both poly-SF5-butane and SF5-containing polymers formed by the free radical chain (FRC) process. For the first time, polymers with a significant degree of incorporation of an SF5-bearing monomer were prepared and characterized. Synthesis of three different SF5-containing polymers was investigated as a prerequisite for polymerization. These monomers were: pentafluorosulfanylethene, 1,1-difluro-2-pentafluorosulfanylethene, and 1,1, 2-trifluoro-2-pentafluorosulfanylethene. Combustion testing was performed in an externally heated reactor containing air and other oxidative gaseous mixtures under pressure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 21, 2005
- Accession Number
- AD1026544
Entities
People
- Corin Segal
- Jing Young
- Travis W. Knight
- William Jr R. Dolbier