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Kinetics of the {beta} {yields} {delta} Solid-Solid Transition of HMX, Octahydro-1,3,5,7-Tetranitro-1,3,5,7-Tetrazocine

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OSTI ID:15005676

We apply Differential Scanning Calorimetry, DSC, to measure the kinetics of the {beta} {yields} {delta} solid-solid phase transition of Octahydro-1,3,5,7-tetranitro-1,3,5,7-tetrazocinet HMX. Integration of the DSC signal gives a direct measurement of degree of conversion. We apply 1st order kinetics, the Ozawa method, and isoconversional analysis to show that the phase transition is not a simple one-step reaction, but instead is a complex combination of steps. The range of activation energies found in this work, centering around 500 kJ/mol, is higher than previously reported values. We discuss possible reasons for the higher activation energies measured here.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
15005676
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-145325
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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