Explosives Go 'Green' ... And Get More Precise
Friday, August 29, 2008 - 09:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Certain explosives may soon get a little greener and a little more precise. Researchers have added unique green solvents (ionic liquids) to an explosive called TATB (1,3,5-triamino-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene) and improved the crystal quality and chemical purity of the material.