Desensitized TNT; its preparation and use
AssigneeOce-Andeno B.V.
InventorAndreas J. J. Hendrickx
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Abstract
The explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) is desensitized by dissolving it in oleum of from 10 to 40% (by weight) in strength. The solutions formed preferably contain at least 400 g and at most 480 g of dissolved TNT per liter of oleum in oleum of 20-25% strength. They are especially useful for the preparation of phloroglucinol.
Claims9
A process for desensitizing the explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT), which comprises dissolving TNT in oleum of from 10 to 40% (by weight) in strength.
A solution of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) in oleum of 10 to 40% (by weight) in strength, said solution containing dissolved TNT in an amount, depending upon the strength of the oleum, of at least 80 g and at most 600 g per liter of the oleum.
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