Chemical Charcterization of Nitrocellulose Degradation Products
Abstract
An investigation of the nature of the degradation products from both steps of a chemical-bacteriological decomposition of nitrocellulose was carried out. A sensitive analytical method fro nitrocellulose was perfected. A materials balance of both process steps was obtained. The chemical hydrolysis was found to give inorganic nitrites, nitrates and carbonates, and also nitrated organic oxyacids. Subsequent action by bacteria changes the product mix, but the nature of the products is essentially the same.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA043274
Entities
People
- Aaron L. Bluhm
Organizations
- United States Army Soldier Systems Center