Chemical Degradation of RDX on Strongly Basic Ion-Exchange Resins

Chemical interaction of RDX on strongly basic ion-exchange resins has been investigated as a method for (1) removal and (2) disposal of RDX from water in a single step. The resin has been evaluated on both laboratory and pilot scales and shows no loss of efficiency after eight regeneration cycles. O...

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Main Authors: Hoffsommer,John C, Kubose,Donald A, Glover,Donald J
Format: Report
Language:English
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Ammunition and Explosives
BASES(CHEMISTRY)
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
DECONTAMINATION
HYDROLYSIS
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
ION EXCHANGE RESINS
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
MUNITIONS INDUSTRY
PE63721N
PILOT STUDIES
RDX
REMOVAL
SUBSTRATES
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE WATER
WATER POLLUTION ABATEMENT
Water Pollution and Control
WUWR14CA
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Summary:Chemical interaction of RDX on strongly basic ion-exchange resins has been investigated as a method for (1) removal and (2) disposal of RDX from water in a single step. The resin has been evaluated on both laboratory and pilot scales and shows no loss of efficiency after eight regeneration cycles. One cubic foot of resin was found capable of degrading and removing 99% of the RDX contained in 1300 gallons of tap water before regeneration was required. (Author)