Atmospheric Chemistry of Hydrazines: Gas Phase Kinetics and Mechanistic Studies.

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Abstract:

Relatively little work has been done on the atmospheric chemistry of nitrogen-containing compounds such as amines and hydrazines, which are widely used in industrial and military applications. However the discovery of compounds such as N-nitrosamines in the environment and concern regarding their impact on man indicate the need to further elucidate the role of nitrogenous compounds in the atmosphere. The Air Force is presently assessing the environmental impact of the Space Transportation System which uses hydrazines as one of the fuels. In addition, hydrazine is used as a propellant in the F-16 for emergency power. Both uses will result in potential atmospheric releases which should be controlled to a degree dictated by the impact of hydrazines on ambient air quality. Thus, the present study wa designed to experimentally evaluate the atmospheric fate of unsubstituted hydrazine N2H4, monomethylhydrazine MMH, and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine UDMH.

Author(s):
Pitts, James N., Jr. ; Tuazon, Ernesto C. ; Carter, William P. L. ; Winer, Arthur M. ; Harris, Geoffrey W.
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV RIVERSIDE STATEWIDE AIR POLLUTION RESEARCH CENTER
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 78-Jun 80,
Pagination:
0090

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFESC/ESL-TR-80-39
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F08635-78-C-0307
Task Number(s):
20
Project Number(s):
1900
Monitor Series:
TR-80-39
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*HYDRAZINES, *REACTION KINETICS, *GASES, *ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY, HUMANS, PHASE, AMINES, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, RELEASE, AIR QUALITY, METHYL HYDRAZINES, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS, NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Organic Chemistry, Liquid Rocket Propellants
Keyword(s):
Gas phases, PE62601F, WUAFESC19002015
Report Date:
1980 Aug 01