Synthesis of fine-grained TATB
US6547899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06B25/04
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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 &mgr;m median particle diameter and increased shock sensitivity.
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