An Ultrasound Catalyzed Ozone Oxidation Process Feasibility Study for the Destruction of TNT and Other Explosives in Aqueous Solution.

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Abstract:

Pinkwater containing TNTRDX in the ratio 7030 was treated with ozone in the presence of ultrasound. Effects of the variables, initial solution pH, ultrasound power level and frequency, solution concentration and reaction temperature were studied. Reaction temperature and pH were the most important parameters with 99 TNT destruction achieved within one hour of ozonation at 59 degrees C and an initial solution pH of 10.0. Author

Author(s):
Sierka, Raymond A.
Author Organization(s):
ARIZONA UNIV TUCSON DEPT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Final rept.,
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DOI: 10.21236/ADA124989
Pagination:
0126

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DRXTH-TE-CR-82175
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAK11-81-C-0030
Monitor Series:
CR-82175
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*SOLUTIONS(MIXTURES), *DESTRUCTION, *ULTRASONICS, *TNT, TEMPERATURE, PEAK POWER, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, OXIDATION, CATALYSIS, OZONE, RDX, HYDROPEROXIDES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
Ultrasonic catalysts, Pinkwater, LPN PRON P1 1 10310 W6 3
Report Date:
1982 Oct 01