Characterization and Neutralization of Recovered Lewisite Munitions
Abstract
This report summarizes efforts to characterize the lewisite contained in recovered munitions and validate a neutralization chemistry for lewisite fill materiel. The selected neutralization reagent, aqueous 20 wt% sodium permanganate, was found to be effective in destroying the lewisite. In lab-scale and full-scale Explosive Destruction System testing, the aqueous permanganate consistently produced terminal neutralents that had residual lewisite levels well below the treatment goal of 50 mg/L (ppm). The reaction products included inorganic pentavalent arsenate and various pentavalent organo-arsenicals. Solid manganese dioxide was also produced during the reaction and was successfully managed in the full-scale Explosive Destruction System testing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA460761
Entities
People
- Amanda M. Schenning
- Frederic J. Berg
- H. D. Durst
- Janet C. Fouse
- Jill L. Ruth
- Kevin M. Morrissey
- Leslie R. Mcmahon
- Lucille P. Forrest
- Mary P. Weiss
- Melissa S. Hulet
- Richard J. O'connor
- Richard L. Cheicante
- William R. Creasy
Organizations
- Leidos