Reaction yield model of nitrocellulose alkaline hydrolysis

  • Jin Li
  • , Xiaohu Yin
  • , Zongkuan Liu
  • , Zhaolin Gu
  • , Jiaxin Niu

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Abstract

Military nitrocellulose waste is flammable and explosive, and thus requires safe disposal and resource utilization. The alkaline hydrolysis process is a potential treatment method for nitrocellulose waste. In this study, a reaction yield model of nitrocellulose alkaline hydrolysis reaction was studied. For this purpose, a theoretical reaction yield model of nitrocellulose alkaline hydrolysis was developed based on Fick's law and scanning electron microscopy analysis. Additionally, the reaction yield model was experimentally validated. The results revealed a linear relationship between the nitrocellulose alkaline hydrolysis rate of xNC and the reaction time of t, which is given by t/tf = xNC. The limiting step of the alkaline hydrolysis of nitrocellulose is the rate of diffusion of OH through the large pore channels. Accordingly, the reaction rate of the nitrocellulose alkaline hydrolysis can be increased by increasing the KOH concentration, reaction temperature, and reducing the size of the nitrocellulose granules. Thus, this model provides theoretical and technical support for the safe disposal and resource utilization of nitrocellulose waste.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)603-608
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials
Volume371
DOIs
StatePublished - 5 Jun 2019

Keywords

  • Alkaline hydrolysis
  • Nitrocellulose
  • Reaction yield model
  • Scanning electron microscopy

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