Alkaline Hydrolysis Conversion of Nitrocellulose Fines

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Abstract:

The conversion of 1,125,000 pounds of bone-dry nitrocellulose fines into a liquid fertilizer was documented. Alkaline hydrolysis was the conversion method using potassium hydroxide to dissolve the nitrocellulose, phosphoric acid to adjust the pH and then landspread of the resultant liquid fertilizer. Fertilizer nutrient value was 1.3 nitrogen N, 8.0 potassium K2O and 0.9 phosphorus P2O5. Conversion met all applicable federal and state safety and environmental regulations.

Author(s):
Wolf, F. E.
Author Organization(s):
OLIN CORP BARABOO WI
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0049

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
5958546-2
Monitor Series:
IOC*
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*HYDROLYSIS, *NITROCELLULOSE, *FINES, CONVERSION, LIQUIDS, NITROGEN, SAFETY, WASTE DISPOSAL, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ESTERS, REGULATIONS, PH FACTOR, HYDROXIDES, POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS, PHOSPHORIC ACIDS, FERTILIZERS, ALKALINITY, NITRATES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Organic Chemistry, Plastics
Keyword(s):
*ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS, NC(NITROCELLULOSE), LIQUID FERTILIZER, LANDSPREAD
Report Date:
1997 Oct 01
Creation Date:
1998 Mar 11