Analysis of RDX and HMX in PBX 9404 by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

摘要

An analysis for the HMX and RDX contents of PBX 9404 has been developed. Instrumental parmeters, such as column type, solvent, flow rate, and method of detection are discussed. The calibration method is examined, and precision and accuracy investigated. The average percent recovery of HMX is 98.75% with a standard deviation of 0.82%; for RDX, the percent recovery is 98.66% with a standard deviation of 0.27%. (ERA citation 06:005247)