Patent ID: 8865961
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: A62D,C06B,F42B

Abstract:
1. A method for the dissolution and neutralization of nitrocellulose propellants and plasticized military munitions comprising the steps of: placing plasticized munitions or nitrocellulose propellant or equipment or soil containing plasticized munitions or nitrocellulose propellant in a container; selecting from one of two reaction options: allowing the mixture to react; adding a sulfur based bulk reductant to the mixture to degrade all nitro and amino compounds remaining in solution; evaporating and recovering the organic solvent, as determined by either following the first option or the second option for reuse; adding to the container to make up for the evaporated organic solvent; measuring the pH of solution; and adding a suitable acid if the pH is higher than 8.5 to drop the pH to near neutral.