Thermal Decomposition Pathways in Nitramine Propellants.

Abstract

We have investigated intermediates and products in the thermal decomposition of RDX vapor, using a variety of experimental microwave techniques previously employed in our laboratory in studies of pyrolysis decomposition of organic amines. We used microwave spectroscopy to determine the chemical composition of the decomposition of nitramines by pyrolysis methods and identify the products in the thermal decomposition processes. The objective was to determine the validity of proposed decomposition mechanisms, and to identify new reaction products or pathways. jg p.1

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 04, 1995
Accession Number
ADA295896

Entities

People

  • F. J. Lovas
  • R. D. Suenram

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amines
  • Chemical Composition
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Decomposition
  • Dissociation
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Microwave Spectroscopy
  • Molecular Physics
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pyrolysis
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometry
  • Spectroscopy

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