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J Phys Chem A. 2012 Jun 07;116(22):5312-6. doi: 10.1021/jp303074g. Epub 2012 May 24.

Moisture desorption rates from TATB formulations: experiments and kinetic models.

The journal of physical chemistry. A

Elizabeth A Glascoe, Long N Dinh, Ward Small, George E Overturf

Affiliations

  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 22591128 DOI: 10.1021/jp303074g

Abstract

The rate of water desorption from PBX-9502, a formulation containing 1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene (TATB), is measured using temperature-programmed desorption and modeled using conventional kinetic modeling methods. The results of these studies show two stages of moisture release. At lower temperatures, the release is likely assisted by thermal expansion of the TATB and melting of the Kel-F binder. At higher temperatures, a considerable amount of water is released and is attributed to sublimation of the TATB, which exposes new surfaces for water desorption.

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