Solubility of RDX, PETN and Boric Acid in Methylene Chloride

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Abstract:

This report provides the results of a study to determine the solubility of RDX, pentaerythritol tetranitrate PETN, and boric acid in methylene chloride. Prior to determining the solubility, I examined the samples using desorption-gas chromatographymass spectrometry. I found that the RDX and PETN contained residual solvents, so I dried those samples before analyzing them to determine solubility. The solubility of RDX and PETN at room temperature in methylene chloride was successfully determined and found to be 2.9 mgmL and 8.0 mgmL, respectively. The solubility of boric acid in methylene chloride was determined to be 0.004 mgmL.

Author(s):
Pesce-rodriguez, Rose
Author Organization(s):
ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 7-11 Dec 2009
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA532998
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARL-TN-0401
Monitor Series:
ARL/WM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SOLUBILITY, *PETN, *RDX, *BORIC ACID, METHYLENES, GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY, DESORPTION, MASS SPECTROMETRY, SOLVENTS, CHLORIDES, ROOM TEMPERATURE, SPECTROMETRY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Ammunition and Explosives
Report Date:
2010 Aug 01
Creation Date:
2010 Dec 29