Mechanisms of Thermal Decomposition of Stored Materials.

Abstract

The M13 Kit Clothing Impregnant contains a dye, p-nitrophenyl-beta-naphtholamine which reacts violently with Cl2 gas at room temp. and thusly functions as a chemical 'fuze' to cause the XXCC-3 mixture to burn exothermically and completely. The principal source of heat is due to the polymerization of the trichlorophenyl isocyanate formed. A kit Cl2 analysis is reported and a Cl2 concentration of 1.3% or greater is needed for kit burn. Thermal decomposition reactions are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA010711

Entities

People

  • Louis L. Pytlewski

Organizations

  • Drexel University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Clothing
  • Decomposition
  • Impregnation
  • Isocyanates
  • Materials
  • Polymerization
  • Textiles

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Materials Science