Guidance for using Compound Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) for the Assessment of Transformation of Nitroaromatic Explosives and RDX

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Abstract:

Methods are needed to verify that attenuation of energetic compounds, such as trinitrotoluene (TNT) and hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), in groundwater is occurring, and it must also be possible to verify that strategies to enhance degradation processes are having the desired effects. This document provides a primer on sample collection, processing, and laboratory methods for compound specific isotope analysis (CSIA)methods for nitro explosives. Data evaluation, analysis, and interpretation for both single and dual isotope fractionation is presented. Two case studies are used to demonstrate the procedures for using CSIA to support the identification of the relevant reaction process and calculate the extent of which reaction, versus dilution or sorption, is leading to decreases in concentration.

Author(s):
Arnold, William A. ; Hofstetter, Thomas B. ; Sturchio, Neil C.
Author Organization(s):
MINNESOTA UNIV MINNEAPOLIS; SWISS FEDERAL INST OF TECHNOLOGY DUBENDORF (SWITZERLAND); DELAWARE UNIV NEWARK
Funding Organization(s):
STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALEXANDRIA VA, ALEXANDRIA , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Other
Publication Date:
2021 May 26
Pagination:
57

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
WQ912HQ-16-C-0014
Project Number(s):
ER-2618
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
chemistry, chemical synthesis, data analysis, isotopes, organic chemistry, ecology, chemical analysis, groundwater, mass spectrometry, materials, explosives, measurement, spectrometry, ammunition, chemical reactions, detection, equations
Keyword(s):
Nitroaromatic explosives, eduction, natural attenuation, remediation, csia (compound specific isotope analysis), STABLE ISOTOPE FRACTIONATION, kie (kinetic isotope effect), nac (nitroaromatic compounds)
Subject Categories:
Environmental Pollution and Control; Ordnance; Test Equipment, Research Facilities and Reprography
Creation Date:
2021 Dec 07
Update Date:
2022 Jan 19