Blue is the new white: collection and correlation of spectroscopic data of explosive tetraammine copper complexes to their physical characteristics

Victor Waller; Lars Landström

doi:10.1117/12.3014083

7 June 2024 Blue is the new white: collection and correlation of spectroscopic data of explosive tetraammine copper complexes to their physical characteristics

Victor Waller, Lars Landström

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Proceedings Volume 13056, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XXV; 1305611 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3014083
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2024, National Harbor, Maryland, United States

Abstract

Spectral data (e.g., Raman and IR) is crucial for field-forward detection and identification of various threats. In addition, the knowledge concerning desensitization of explosive materials is of importance with regard to safe handling and hazard management protocols. In this study, spectroscopic data as well as impact sensitivity measurements of tetraammine copper perchlorate (TACP) and tetraammine copper chlorate (TACC) were collected. Since the tetraammine copper complexes are claimed to be hygroscopic and to some extent undergo hydrolysis in the presence of water, it could be a suitable desensitization agent. Therefore, a further purpose of this study is to investigate changes in spectral features and impact sensitivity after added desensitization agent (water) has been removed from the explosive by drying. For example, it is of utmost importance to understand if addition of water to the explosive ”permanently” degrades the material. The initial results presented herein implies that TACC is more chemically resistant to water compared to TACP.

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Victor Waller and Lars Landström "Blue is the new white: collection and correlation of spectroscopic data of explosive tetraammine copper complexes to their physical characteristics", Proc. SPIE 13056, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XXV, 1305611 (7 June 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3014083

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