DESENSITIZATION OF EXPLOSIVE 2*4*66 TRINITROTOLUENE*TNT**SOLUTION OF 2*4*66 TRINITROTOLUENE*TNT* IN HIGHLY CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID AND MANUFACTURE OF PHLOROGLUCINOL AS STARTING SUBSTANCE OF SAME

摘要

A process for desensitizing the explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) by preparing a solution of TNT in oleum of which the strength may vary from 10 to 40% (by weight) as well as solutions thus obtained are described. Preferably, at least 400 g and at most 480 g of TNT are dissolved per litre oleum of 20-25%. ??The solutions of TNT in oleum thus obtained are especially useful for the preparation of phloroglucinol.