Synthesis of fine-grained TATB
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsKien-Yin Lee, James E. Kennedy
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Abstract
A method for producing fine-grained triamino-trinitrobenzene (TATB) powders having improved detonation-spreading performance and hence increased shock sensitivity when compared with that for ultrafine TATB is described. A single-step, sonochemical amination of trichloro-trinitrobenzene using ammonium hydroxide solution in a sealed vessel yields TATB having approximately 6 μm median particle diameter and increased shock sensitivity.
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A method for producing triamino-trinitrobenzene comprising the steps of ultrasonically mixing a solution of trichloro-trinitrobenzene in a solvent therefor and a solution of ammonium hydroxide in a cooled, sealed reactor such that a suspension of triamino-trinitrobenzene is formed;
- and separating the triamino-trinitrobenzene from the suspension.
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