Method for digesting a nitro-bearing explosive compound

Details Method for digesting a nitro-bearing explosive compound Method for digesting a nitro-bearing explosive compound

1999-04-02

2000-09-12

Griffin, Steven P.

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Containment

Solidification, vitrification, or cementation

588203, 588205, 588244, 588246, A62D 300

Patent

active

061180394

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a process wherein superoxide radicals from superoxide salt are used to break down the explosive compounds. The process has an excellent reaction rate for degrading explosives, and operates at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure in aqueous or non-aqueous conditions. Because the superoxide molecules are small, much smaller than an enzyme molecule for example, they can penetrate the microstructure of plastic explosives faster. The superoxide salt generates reactive hydroxyl radicals, which can destroy other organic contaminants, if necessary, along with digesting the explosive nitro-bearing compound.

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