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Title: Synthesis of fine-grained TATB

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OSTI ID:921347

A method for producing fine-grained triamino-trinitrobenzene (TATB) powders having improved detonation-spreading performance and hence increased shock sensitivity when compared with that for ultrafine TATB is described. A single-step, sonochemical amination of trichloro-trinitrobenzene using ammonium hydroxide solution in a sealed vessel yields TATB having approximately 6 .mu.m median particle diameter and increased shock sensitivity.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Number(s):
6,547,899
Application Number:
09/811,044
OSTI ID:
921347
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (1)

Synthesis and characterization of sonochemically-aminated 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene journal June 1999

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