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Title: Technology assessment of RDX production

Conference ·
OSTI ID:41397
 [1]
  1. New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (United States)

The known processes for producing RDX were assessed with the goal of identifying the process that would generate the least waste and pollution. It was concluded that the Bachman process employed at Holston AAP is the most economical process for producing RDX and that it probably produces less waste than any other process. It was generally agreed that the entire Holston operation is a very clean one that complies with all federal and state emission standards. In addition, a number of opportunities in which Holston could reduce their wastes were identified. Preliminary assessments of waste and pollution profiles for alternate materials, with emphasis on dual-use materials, were performed.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
41397
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-95-1107; CONF-941255-2; ON: DE95009487; TRN: AHC29512%%135
Resource Relation:
Conference: Life cycles of energetic materials, Del Mar, CA (United States), 11-16 Dec 1994; Other Information: PBD: [1995]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English