Utilization of microcalorimetry for an assessment of the potential for a runaway decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide at low temperatures

The exothermic decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) in cumene liquid was characterized by isothermal microcalorimetry, involving the thermal activity monitor (TAM). Unlike the exothermic behaviors previously determined from an adiabatic calorimeter, such as the vent sizing package 2 (VSP2), or differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal curves revealed that CHP undergoes an autocatalytic decomposition detectable between 75 and 90°C. Previous studies have shown that the CHP in a temperature range higher than 100°C conformed to an n ^th order reaction rate model. CHP heat of decomposition and autocatalytic kinetics behavior were measured and compared with previous reports, and the methodology and the advantages of using the TAM to obtain an autocatalytic model by curve fitting are reported. With various autocatalytic models, such as the Prout-Tompkins equation and the Avrami-Erofeev rate law, the best curve fit among models was also investigated and proposed.     

2,4-二硝基甲苯热解自催化特性鉴别及其热解动力学

为研究2,4-二硝基甲苯(2,4-DNT)的热危险性及其分解反应的特征, 利用差示扫描量热仪(DSC)对该物质进行了动态扫描测试, 得到其起始分解温度T₀范围为272.4-303.5℃, 分解热ΔH_d约为2.22 kJ·g^-1. 在此基础上, 采用瑞士安全技术与保障研究所提出的快速鉴别法(瑞士方法)及数值模拟技术, 对其分解反应的特性参数进行了推算, 结果表明其分解具有自催化性. 采用Malek法分析了该物质分解反应的最概然机理函数并得出了相关动力学参数, 表明其分解具有自催化性且符合Sestak-Berggren 双参数自催化模型(SB模型), 这与瑞士方法所得结论一致. 采用等温DSC测试获得了该物质的‘钟形’热解曲线, 从而验证了两种方法的结论.     

Kinetics of catalyst-free thermal and photo-oxidation of cumene

Kinetics of thermal and photo-oxidation of cumene in the absence of catalyst was studied using high-pressure differential scanning calorimetry and low-pressure photocalorimetry. Kinetics of oxidation was followed by cumene hydroperoxide (CHP), acetophenone, and phenol formation. The amount of CHP formed was deduced from the total heat of reaction of thermal degradation of CHP at 453 K and using a new gas chromatographic method. CHP solution in cumene oxidized at 453 K and 680 psi of oxygen reproducibly with the heat of reaction linearly dependent on peroxide concentration in cumene. It was confirmed that cumene thermal oxidation was slow at <453 K, but at ≥453 K could occur explosively. Autocatalysis by CHP during thermo-oxidation was confirmed. Apparent activation energy of the photo-oxidation of cumene was found to be E _a = 22.3 kJ mol^?1. The value corresponds to radical chain process of the cumene autoxidation. Under assumption of pseudo-first order reaction, the rate constant of CHP formation was found to change from k _CHP ≈ 0.76 s^?1 during the first 4 h of photo-oxidation to k _CHP ≈ 0.2 s^?1 at the later stages at 2.0 W cm^?2 of UV exposure dose. It was established that the initial presence of the CHP in cumene does not change the photo-oxidation kinetics, but shifts the kinetic curve to earlier time. Finite difference method was employed to numerically model kinetics of cumene oxidation. The result indicated higher than expected thermal and photo-stability of both, cumene and CHP.     

Oxygen concentration and modeling thermal decomposition of a high‐performance material: A case study of polyimide (Cirlex)

Kinetic decomposition models for the thermal decomposition of a high‐performance polymeric material (Polyimide, PI) were determined from specific techniques. Experimental data from thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and previously elucidated decomposition mechanism were combined with numerical simulating tool to establish a comprehensive kinetic model for the decomposition of PI under three atmospheres: nitrogen, 2% oxygen, and synthetic air. Multistaged kinetic models with subsequent and competitive reactions were established by taking into consideration the different types of reactions that may be occurring during the thermal decomposition of the material (chain scission, thermo‐oxidation, char formation). The decomposition products and decomposition mechanism of PI which was established in our previous report allowed for the elucidation of the kinetic decomposition models. A three‐staged kinetic thermal decomposition pathway was a good fit to model the thermal decomposition of PI under nitrogen. The kinetic model involved an autocatalytic type of reaction followed by successive nth order reactions. Such types of models were set up for the evaluation of the kinetics of the thermal decomposition of PI under 2% oxygen and in air, leading to models with satisfactory fidelity.     

Thermal characterization and isothermal kinetic analysis of commercial Creosote decomposition process

Isothermal decomposition process of commercial Creosote was analyzed by thermogravimetric technique in a nitrogen atmosphere, at four different operating temperatures (T = 230, 250, 270, and 290 °C). It was found that the two-parameter autocatalytic ?esták–Berggren kinetic model best describes the investigated process. It was established that the applied logistic function can successfully perform a given kinetic predictions of investigated process, at all operating temperatures. The experimental density distribution function of the apparent activation energy values was evaluated. Based of the characteristic shape of distribution curve, it was concluded that the isothermal pyrolysis of commercial Creosote represent a complex process, which probably includes primary and secondary (autocatalytic) pyrolysis reactions, together with various decomposition reactions and radicals recombination pathways.     

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of aseptic packages

Kinetics of thermal decomposition of aseptic packages (e.g. Tetrapak cartons) and pyrolysis of this waste in a laboratory flow reactor was studied. Three different models for the calculation of the reaction rate and the determination of apparent kinetic parameters of thermal decomposition were used. The first method assumes a two stage thermal decomposition and the kinetic parameters were determined by fitting a derivative thermogravimetric (DTG) curve to experimentally determined thermogravimetric data of whole aseptic cartons. The second method uses kinetic parameters determined by fitting DTG curves to thermogravimetric data of individual components of aseptic packages. The last method was a multi-curve isoconversion method assuming a change of kinetic parameters with the increasing conversion. All types of the determined kinetic parameters were used in a mathematical model for thermal decomposition of mini briquettes made from aseptic packages at the temperature of 650°C. The model calculated also the heat conduction in the particles and it was verified by an independent set of experiments conducted in a laboratory screw type flow reactor.     

用非等温DSC估算3,4-双(4’-硝基呋咱-3’-基)-2-氧化呋咱(BNFOF)放热自催化分解反应的热爆炸临界温升速率和动力学参数

A method of estimating the kinetic parameters and the critical rate of temperature rise in the thermal explosion for the autocatalytic decomposition of 3,4-bis（4＇-nitrofurazan-3＇-yl）-2-oxofurazan （BNFOF） with non-isothermal differential scanning calorimetry （DSC） was presented. The rate equation for the decomposition of BNFOF was cstablished, and information was obtained on the rate of temperature increase in BNFOF when the empiric-order autocatalytic decomposition was converted into thermal explosion.     

Kinetic analysis of thermal decomposition in liquid and solid state of 3-nitro and 4-nitro-benzaldehyde-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazones

A kinetic study on the thermal decomposition of 3-nitro and 4-nitro-benzaldehyde-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazones was carried out. The isothermal and dynamic differential scanning calorimetric curves were recorded for solids and melts, respectively. The standard isoconversional analysis of the obtained curves from both isothermal and nonisothermal analysis suggests an autocatalytic decomposition mechanism. This mechanism is also supported by the temperature dependence of the observed induction periods. Based on the results of the model-free method from nonisothermal regime, the kinetic model was derived and the kinetic parameters were obtained by means of a multivariate nonlinear regression.     

Thermokinetic parameters and thermal hazard evaluation for three organic peroxides by DSC and TAM III

The thermokinetic parameters were investigated for cumene hydroperoxide (CHP), di-tert-butyl peroxide (DTBP), and tert-butyl peroxybenzoate (TBPB) by non-isothermal kinetic model and isothermal kinetic model by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermal activity monitor III (TAM III), respectively. The objective was to investigate the activation energy (E _a) of CHP, DTBP, and TBPB applied non-isothermal well-known kinetic equation to evaluate the thermokinetic parameters by DSC. We employed TAM III to assess the thermokinetic parameters of three liquid organic peroxides, obtained thermal runaway data, and then used the Arrhenius plot to obtain the E _a of liquid organic peroxides at various isothermal temperatures. In contrast, the results of non-isothermal kinetic algorithm and isothermal kinetic algorithm were acquired from a highly accurate procedure for receiving information on thermal decomposition characteristics and reaction hazard.     

Preparation, thermal decomposition and lifetime of europium tris(dibenzoylmethanato)phenanthroline complex doped xerogel

The Eu tris(dibenzoylmethanato)phenanthroline complex doped xerogel has been synthesized by a catalyst-free sol-gel roure. The non-isothermal kinetic analysis is calculated by Friedman isoconversional method and multivariate non-linear regression method. The overall decomposition process below 600°C is fitted by an Fn model (n order reaction), corresponding to the dehydration of the matrix, and a two-step consecutive reaction of Cn model (n order autocatalytic reaction), corresponding to the decomposition of organic complex. Correlation coefficient is 0.99986. The lifetime values of xerogel, defined as the 5% decomposition of europium organic complex, indicate that the xerogel can find application at near room temperature.     

Kinetic study of the pyrolysis of neoprene

Kinetics of neoprene thermal decomposition has been performed under dynamic conditions at different heating rates, between 5 and 80 °C/min in a TG apparatus. The same kinetic model has been applied simultaneously to runs performed at different heating rates and different atmospheres allowing a good correlation of the weight loss data. A mechanism based on three independent reactions has been used to model the thermal decomposition. The first reaction is of an order close to two, and the other two reactions are of order below one, similar to other plastic materials. Different alternatives for the mathematical treatment for fitting TG data were considered. The accuracy of the calculated kinetic parameters was studied by means of a sensibility analysis.     

N,N-diethyldithiocarbamates of 3d metals as catalysts for decomposition of tertiary hydroperoxides

Decomposition kinetics of tertiary cumene hydroperoxides and tert-butyl in ethylbenzene in the presence N,N-diethyldithiocarbamates of 3d metals was studied at moderately low temperatures, 323–383 K. The kinetic parameters of the catalytic decomposition of the hydroperoxides were calculated and a decrease in the activation energy as compared with the thermal decomposition was noted.     

Detection of autocatalytic decomposition behavior of energetic materials using APTAC

Characterization of autocatalytic decomposition reactions is important for the safe handling and storage of energetic materials. Isothermal differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) has been widely used to detect autocatalytic decomposition of energetic materials. However, isothermal DSC tests are time consuming and the choice of experimental temperature is crucial. This paper shows that an automatic pressure tracking calorimeter (APTAC) can be a reliable and efficient screening tool for the identification of autocatalytic decomposition behavior of energetic materials. Hydroxylamine nitrate (HAN) is an important member of the hydroxylamine family. High concentrations of HAN are used as liquid propellants, and low concentrations of HAN are used primarily in the nuclear industry for decontamination of equipment. Because of its instability and autocatalytic decomposition behavior, HAN has been involved in several incidents.     

TBBPAER/DDM的固化反应动力学

用等温差示扫描量热法研究了4，4’-二氨基二苯甲烷固化四溴双酚-A环氧树脂的反应动力学，测定了固化反应热，得出了不同温度下固化反应速率与反应程度、固化反应程度与反应时间的关系曲线．结果表明等温固化反应按自催化反应机理进行，用Kamal方程较好地描述了不同温度下其固化反应的自催化反应过程，并反映出不同温度下扩散作用的差别，其动力学参数k1、k2、m、n由非线性回归法拟合而出，k1、k2对应的反应表现活化能分别为52．2kJ·mol-1和46．5kJ·mol-1。     

Thermal Oxidation and Its Relation to Chemiluminescence from Polyolefins and Polyamides

Chemiluminescence (CL) from oxidation of polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide has been compared and kinetic parameters based on the simplified kinetic scheme involving both bimolecular decomposition of hydroperoxides as an initiating event and correction for the oxidation spreading were determined. Induction times of oxidation determined from the autocatalytic shape of chemiluminescence intensity-time runs increase with an increasing initial molar mass of polypropylene within low molar masses up to 180 kDa regardless of the route of the polypropylene synthesis. The more complex chemiluminescence patterns in case of polyamides may be related with an increase of initially present defect structures including the terminal amino groups.     

Solid state thermochemical decomposition of neat 1,3,5,5-tetranitrohexahydropyrimidine (DNNC) and its DNNC-d6 perdeuterio-labeled analogue

The solid state thermochemical decomposition kinetics and activation energy of neat 1,3,5,5-tetranitrohexahydropyrimidine (DNNC) and its DNNC-d₆ deuterium labeled analogue were obtained by isothermal differential scanning calorimetry (IDSC) at 142, 145, and 148 °C. Global rate constants and kinetic deuterium isotope effect (KDIE) data from the exothermic decomposition process suggest that homolytic CH bond rupture, in one or both types of chemically non-equivalent methylene (CH₂) groups of the DNNC ring structure, constitutes the exothermic rate-controlling step. A DNNC-d₆ energy of activation equal to 115 kJ/mol was determined for this initial autocatalytic exothermic energy release from which a 106 kJ/mol activation energy was calculated for unlabeled DNNC. This exothermic autocatalytic decomposition process follows an extended endothermic induction period for DNNC which shows a higher 128 kJ/mol activation energy during which a catalytic initiating species may form by a rate-controlling step different from CH bond rupture.     

Kinetics of the reduction of water soluble colloidal MnO<Subscript>2</Subscript> by mandelic acid in the absence and presence of non-ionic surfactant triton X-100

Kinetics of the title reaction has been studied spectrophotometrically in presence of perchloric acid at 30°C both in the absence and presence of Triton X-100 (TX-100). The reaction-time curves suggest the involvement of non-autocatalytic and autocatalytic reaction paths. The reaction follows first-order kinetics with respect to colloidal MnO₂ and mandelic acid. The reaction has acid-dependent and acid-independent paths and, in the former case, the order is fractional in [H⁺]. Addition of nonionic surfactant (TX-100) catalysed the reaction which is explained on the basis of hydrogen bonding between the oxygen of polyoxyethylene chains of TX-100 and hydroxy groups of mandelic acid/colloidal MnO₂. The kinetic data are rationalized in terms of model proposed by Tuncay et al. On the basis of the observed results, a possible mechanism has been proposed and discussed.     

Evaluation of the thermal degradation of PC/ABS/montmorillonite nanocomposites

Polycarbonate (PC)/acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene (ABS) polymer alloy/montmorillonite (MMT) nanocomposites were prepared using a direct melt intercalation technique. The pyrolytic degradation and the thermo‐oxidative degradation of the polymer alloy and the nanocomposites were studied by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The kinetic evaluations were performed by the model‐free kinetic analysis and the multivariate non‐linear regression. Apparent kinetic parameters for the overall degradation were calculated. The results show that PC/ABS/MMT nanocomposites have high thermal stability and low flammability. Their pyrolytic degradation and the thermo‐oxidative degradation model are different. The pyrolytic degradation reaction of the polymer is a two‐step parallel reaction model: nth‐order reaction model, and ath‐degree autocatalytic reaction with an nth‐order reaction autocatalytic reaction, whereas the thermal oxidative degradation reaction of the polymer is a two‐step following reaction model: A → B → C of nth‐order reaction model, and autocatalytic reaction model. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Thermal stabilities of new synthesized <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-methoxy-polynitroanilines derivatives

The thermal decomposition of new N-methoxy-polynitroanilines was studied using the differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method. The characteristic melting parameters were measured and the activation parameters of the most probable kinetic models of thermal decomposition were determined using a multivariate non-linear regression method. All investigated compounds followed an autocatalytic decomposition mechanism. Depending on the number and position of substituents on the aromatic ring the thermal decomposition occurs in one, two or three steps.