PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF TNT: INVESTIGATION OF THE 'PINK WATER' PROBLEM. PART 2
Abstract
Irradiated aqueous solutions of TNT ("pink water") were found to contain numerous organic compounds. Thirteen photo-decomposition products, amounting to approximately 40% by weight of the photolyzed TNT, have been identified. Suggestions are put forth on the nature of the remaining photo- decomposition products unidentified. These suggestions are based on photolysis studies of those TNT-photo-products which were also found to be photo-sensitive (i.e., 2,4,6-trinitrobenzyl alcohol and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzaldehyde). Evidence is also presented on the nature of the primary photolytic process based on deuterium exchange studies, measurements of the photo-decomposition rate at various acidities, and experiments where the photochemical intermediate (TNT(-)) has been trapped. Color illustrations reproduced in black and white.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 21, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA020072
Entities
People
- L. A. Kaplan
- M. E. Sitzmann
- N. E. Burlinson
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory