Controlling RDX explosive crystallite morphology and inclusion content via simple ultrasonic agitation and solvent evaporation

Uniform crystallite morphology, narrow particle size distribution, and tailored inclusion content have been achieved for cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) explosive recrystallization by a combination of simple ultrasonic agitation and solvent evaporation, as characterized by optical imaging and c...

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Published in:CrystEngComm 2011-01, Vol.13 (4), p.174-176
Main Authors: Roberts, Colin W, Hira, Steven M, Mason, Brian P, Strouse, Geoffrey F, Stoltz, Chad A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crystallites
Evaporation
Explosions
Inclusions
Morphology
RDX
Solvents
Ultrasonic agitation
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Summary:Uniform crystallite morphology, narrow particle size distribution, and tailored inclusion content have been achieved for cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) explosive recrystallization by a combination of simple ultrasonic agitation and solvent evaporation, as characterized by optical imaging and confocal microscopy. Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX) explosive particles recrystallized using ultrasound show greatly reduced void content and narrow particle size distributions.
ISSN:1466-8033
1466-8033
DOI:10.1039/c0ce00443j