ESR Studies of HMX Pyrolysis Products
Abstract
The decomposition species resulting from low pressure pyrolysis of HMX (cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine) near its melting point have been studied using electron spin resonance spectroscopy of low temperature matrices. The radicals CH2N and NO2 are observed below the melting point; only NO2 is observed at higher temperatures. Possible primary thermal decomposition mechanisms that are consistent with the observations are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA072786
Entities
People
- Cornelius U. Morgan
- Richard A. Beyer
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory