Reaction of Large Volume GB with Li3N plus H2O and Unresolved Issues for the Tactical Disablement Project

Abstract

As part of the Tactical Disablement Project, neat weapons-grade isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate (sarin; GB) was reacted with lithium nitride (Li3N) and water in glass or steel reaction containers using up to 1 L of GB by volume. Products were analyzed, and reaction schemes are provided to explain the products. Solid product was formed under some reaction conditions. To find the best conditions for solid formation, studies were done using similar volumes of dimethyl methylphosphonate as a simulant. Some complications with Li3N reagent on this volume size are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1192105

Entities

People

  • David J. Mcgarvey
  • Mark K. Kinnan
  • Rachel Knoebel
  • William R. Creasy

Organizations

  • Sandia National Laboratories

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  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Alcohols
  • Analytical Chemistry Techniques
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Chemistry
  • Heat Energy
  • Materials
  • Mixing
  • Mixtures
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds
  • Photographs
  • Pressure Gages
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Reaction Mechanisms
  • Spectroscopy
  • Weapons

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