Alternate Solvents for Benzene in Nitrocellulose Recovery

Abstract

This study represents one portion of a program directed toward the minimization or elimination of toxicity and flammability hazards associated with the use of benzene in the recovery of nitrocellulose from surplus single base cannon propellants in the manufacture of ball propellants. It is shown that dichloromethane can replace the current benzene-ethyl acetate cosolvent in nitrocellulose recovery operations while maintaining extraction efficiency, minimizing toxicity dangers, eliminating a fire hazard, simplifying solvent handling, shortening processing time, and reducing energy requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA023111

Entities

People

  • Joel M. Goldman
  • Joseph A. Sipia Jr

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ball Powder Propellants
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Efficiency
  • Extraction
  • Fire Hazards
  • Flash Point
  • Hazards
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Pilot Plants
  • Propellants
  • Recovery
  • Removal
  • Simulations
  • Toxicity

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design