Insensitive TATP Training Aid by Microencapsulation

Authors

J. C. Oxley, University of Rhode Island
J. L. Smith, University of Rhode Island
J. N. Canino, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

7-3-2015

Abstract

There is a need in the explosives detection community for an insensitive, storage-stable source of triacetone triperoxide (TATP). To achieve this, the solvent evaporation microencapsulation technique was used to disperse TATP in a plastic matrix. This lowered the shock sensitivity greatly and prevented loss of TATP at room temperature, allowing for easy long-term storage. It was then demonstrated that pure TATP vapor was released on demand from the matrix by heating.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Energetic Materials

Volume

33

Issue

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Oxley, J. C., J. L. Smith, and J. N. Canino. "Insensitive TATP Training Aid by Microencapsulation." Journal of Energetic Materials 33, 3 (2015): 215-228. doi: 10.1080/07370652.2014.985857.