Effects of Acid Digestion on the Peak Decomposition and Impact Sensitivity of Nitrocellulose

Abstract

Cellulose obtained from commercially available cotton balls was acid digested with hydrochloric acid at various times and then nitrated with a nitrating acid mixture to produce acid-digested nitrocellulose. Samples of this material were analyzed to determine the effect, if any, of acid digestion on peak decomposition and sensitivity to impact when compared to an undigested sample of nitrocellulose produced from the same cellulose source.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA550628

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  • William M. Sherrill

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  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Benzoic Acids
  • Calorimeters
  • Cellulose
  • Combustion
  • Decomposition
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Energetic Materials
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Military Research
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Particle Size
  • Sensitivity
  • Standards

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