HMX and RDX Synthesis.
Abstract
The objective of this research was to find potentially inexpensive synthetic routes to HMX and RDX that offer advantages over the current procedures. The research covered in this report concerns additional work on the optimization of the amide-triazine process, the study of new procedures for the preparation of HMX, and the study of new nitrolysis procedures. The amide-triazine process was studied to determine the effect of pressure on other reaction parameters. the possible use of methyl phosphonamide, hydroxymethyl oxamide, and bis(chloromethyl)acetamide in the preparation of HMX precursors was studied. Nitrolysis of HMX and RDX precursors was carried out using a variety of N2)5 systems. Costs and economic evaluations of these innorations are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA005654
Entities
People
- C. L. Coon
- J. M. Guimont
Organizations
- SRI International