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TATB/Kel-F: PBX analysis. [RX-03-BB]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7319284· OSTI ID:7319284

The analysis of RX-03-BB is complicated by the characteristics of triaminotrinitrobenzene (TATB). Some of these characteristics are: TATB is insoluble in most organic solvents; solvents for the Kel-F are also solvents for the impurities in the TATB; the various particle sizes of the TATB and the TATB coated by the Kel-F are difficult to extract from the Kel-F. Three methods have been used to obtain the analysis. These are reported as the methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), the nitric acid and the sulfuric methods. The analytical methods evaluated for RX-03-BB are discussed and the advantages and disadvantages of each method are listed.

Research Organization:
Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, Tex. (USA)
OSTI ID:
7319284
Report Number(s):
MHSMP-76-46C
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English