Characterization of Solid Reaction Products from the Reaction of VX with Li3N+H2O for the Tactical Disablement Project
Abstract
As part of the Tactical Disablement Project, 100 mL of neat weapons-grade omicron-ethyl-S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) methyl phosphonothiolate (VX) was reacted with 8 g of lithium nitride (Li3N) and 10 g of water in a glass reaction vessel. The addition of the water and Li3N resulted in an approximately 16 increase in the volume of the reaction. Products were analyzed, and reaction schemes are provided to explain the products. The observed products are consistent with previous studies of VX reactions in caustic decontamination solution, forming primarily VX acid (ethyl methylphosphonic acid) and VX disulfide [bis(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) disulfide].
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 24, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1091850
Entities
People
- David J. Mcgarvey
- Mark K. Kinnan
- William R. Creasy
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center