Synthesis of high purity hexanitrostilbene

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The development of a continuous process and the apparatus for the synthesis of high purity hexanitrostilbene type I (HNS I) are described. Optimum solution concentrations and ratios were investigated, and product washing and slurrying procedures were developed to yield a high purity product. The synthesized products were evaluated against the Navy's WS-5003F specification. In addition, other tests suggested by Sandia Laboratory and/or developed in-house, were employed to enable better classification of the explosive and to assure its suitability for ultimate use. Information in this document will enable any facility to synthesize HNS I at a purity level of approximately 99.5 percent, with yields approaching 38 percent.

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