2,2,4,4-tetramethyl pentane (TMP) physical properties and safety considerations for use as a calorimeter fluid

Technical Report · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5274561· OSTI ID:5274561

Lawler, J H.L.

Tetra Methylpentane, or TMP, has been proposed as a detector working fluid for the forward calorimeters of possible detectors. It has the empirical formula C{sub 9}H{sub 20} and is an isomer of nonane. There is some information and misinformation available about this compound, but overall its properties are estimated by similarity. It is between N nonane and isooctane, and a body of information is available for both of these common compounds. This report is intended to gather the safety-related information developed for 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl pentane into one place and to point out and eliminate misconceptions encountered.

• Research Organization: Superconducting Super Collider Lab., Dallas, TX (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC35-89ER40486
• OSTI ID: 5274561
• Report Number(s): SSCL-493; ON: DE91018292
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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