Studies on the Linear Crystallization of TNT Systems¹

A note on the coefficient of viscosity of pure molten 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT)

“…For comparative purposes we have also included some results of Gey et al [2] and show the values of TNT viscosity predicted using the Moore et al [1] equation. It should be noted that Gey et al [2] and Moore et al…”

“…We recently completed a study into the flow properties of molten 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and have found our values for the viscosity of molten T N T are in disagreement with those published [1,2]. We intend to publish a fuller account in the near future.…”

“…For TNT, A = 2.78, B = -2810 and C = 7.8 x 105 . Gey et al [2] also used a capillary viscometer to measure the viscosity of pure TNT, but only at a relatively few temperatures.…”

Calibration of Chemical Kinetic Models Using Simulations of Small-Scale Cookoff Experiments

“…The solid and liquid TNT densities are provided by [13] and [25]. The density of final products was approximated as being equivalent to the liquid density, which is approximately 10% lower than the solid density.…”

“…The melting point of TNT is generally accepted as being close to 81 • C [2,25]. A latent heat of 93.3 J/g was used [2,5].…”