Time-Resolved Electron Diffraction Studies

Abstract

It is the goal of this research to perform gas electron diffraction (GED) studies, time-resolved and not time resolved, of the photochemical and thermal decomposition of RDX and trinitro-azetidine. (Proposal 7MAR88 to 15AUG90; no-cost extension granted to 15AUG91. The two compounds are highly explosive. Therefore, the GED experiments are not routine and feasibility of the project had to be demonstrated first by recording the ground state data of the two systems. Two specific problems were identified and discussed in the original proposal: Can effective vapor densities of RDX or TNAZ be achieved which are sufficient for GED studies? After flash heating or laser excitation, can important intermediates of decomposition be identified in the product mixtures?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1991
Accession Number
ADA245780

Entities

People

  • Lothar Schafer

Organizations

  • University of Arkansas

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arkansas
  • Chemistry
  • Decomposition
  • Detection
  • Diffraction
  • Distribution Curves
  • Electron Beams
  • Electron Diffraction
  • Electrons
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Ground State
  • Intensity
  • Lasers
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Minority Groups
  • Professional Associations

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  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Microelectronics