Synthesis of high purity hexanitrostilbene
The development of a continuous process and the apparatus for the synthesis of high purity hexanitrostilbene type I (HNS I) are described. Optimum solution concentrations and ratios were investigated, and product washing and slurrying procedures were developed to yield a high purity product. The synthesized products were evaluated against the Navy's WS-5003F specification. In addition, other tests suggested by Sandia Laboratory and/or developed in-house, were employed to enable better classification of the explosive and to assure its suitability for ultimate use. Information in this document will enable any facility to synthesize HNS I at a purity level of approximately 99.5 percent, with yields approaching 38 percent.
- Research Organization:
- Mason and Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc., Amarillo, Tex. (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 7356899
- Report Number(s):
- MHSMP-75-37
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
450100* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
AROMATICS
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
EXPLOSIVES
HYDROCARBONS
NITRO COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
PRODUCTION
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450100* -- Military Technology
Weaponry
& National Defense-- Chemical Explosions & Explosives
AROMATICS
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
CHEMICAL PREPARATION
EXPLOSIVES
HYDROCARBONS
NITRO COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
PRODUCTION
STILBENE
SYNTHESIS