Process optimization for synthesis of CL-20

Journal of Energetic Materials

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 231-246

  Mandal, A K ^a   Pant, C S ^a   Kasar, S M ^a   Soman, T ^a  

^a HIGH ENERGY MATERIALS RESEARCH LABORATORY   (India)

Author keywords

CL 20; Crystallization; Nitration; TAIW

Indexed keywords

EID: 70349643364     PISSN: 07370652     EISSN: 15458822     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07370650902732956     Document Type: Article

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