Vapor Generation Methods for Chemical Warfare Agents
Abstract
Several methods have been used to generate vapor streams containing controlled concentrations of chemical warfare agents or simulants for a number of applications, including investigations of physical properties (e.g., vapor pressure), detector calibration, filter performance, toxicology, environmental sampling, and characterization of the off-gassing hazard of unknown samples. Novel methods have been developed recently that are suitable for generation of low volatility agents (e.g., VX) at high purity and direct generation of vapors (i.e., without dilution) at extremely low concentrations and flow rates. This report summarizes selected vapor generation methods with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389503
Entities
People
- David E. Tevault
- Kwok Y. Ong
- Michael B. Wasserman
- William Ahearn