Flare, Igniter and Pyrotechnic Disposal: Red Phosphorus Smokes
Abstract
Currently, the Navy has about 470 gross tons of red phosphorus smoke devices awaiting disposal. There are about 165000 units (individual devices) in a condition category of other than serviceable. It is estimated that there are about 160 tons of red phosphorus composition in these devices which needs to be processed for reclamation or disposal. Consequently, an investigation was made to find the cost effective methods for reclaiming or disposing of red phosphorus compositions in a safe, ecologically-permissible manner. This is a report of that work. The authors discuss the five alternate methods for reclamation/ disposal of red phosphorus compositions. They are total digestion methods, acid extraction, differential settling, sublimation, and incineration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA013182
Entities
People
- Clarence W. Gilliam
- John E. Tanner Jr.