DEMILITARIZATION OF WAX DESENSITIZED EXPLOSIVES

摘要

A method for demilitarizing munitions, typically military shells, containing an explosive composite material comprised of an explosive component and a wax component as a binder and desensitizing agent. The shells are opened to expose the explosive composite material, which is then removed from the shell by any suitable means. The wax component is then separated from the explosive component by dissolving the wax in a suitable solvent, then flashing off the solvent for recycle.