Mechanical sensitivity tests

Mechanical sensitivity testing is divided into sensitivity to mechanical shock, also called sensitivity to impact, and sensitivity to friction. Equipment is available to investigate these properties [10,22,24,140,155,156]. 

Two types of results are obtained from mechanical sensitivity tests (1) no reaction, or (2) decomposition with or without an explosion. The magnitude of friction and the impact sensitivity reported is the smallest load at which a positive result has been noted. The objective of mechanical sensitivity testing is to establish whether or not the substance is sensitive under normal handling conditions. However, this objective may not be reached. The test results may not truly reflect process conditions because most testing is carried out at ambient temperature and pressure. Since results are dependent on the type of test apparatus used, the interpretation of the results for use in practical applications requires much experience in this field of testing. 

The sensitivity tests are carried out on artificial defects (nickel-chromium specimens of NFA 09.520,see figure 3 of annex 1) and natural defects (one part in "light" alloy, one part in stellite grade 1 containing micropores, 2 specimens of fracture mechanical type CT20 in Z2 CN 12.10 (NFA 03.180). 

Still assuming terminal control, evaluate r and T2 from these data. Criticize or defend the following proposition The copolymer composition equation does not provide a very sensitive test for the terminal control mechanism. 

Mechanical sensitivity can be divided into two categories—mechanical friction and mechanical shock. Mechanical friction can be defined as mechanical energy imposed by materials being wedged between surfaces and mechanical shock can be defined as mechanical energy imposed by materials undergoing an impact. Several tests for measuring the sensitivity to friction and the impact of materials are detailed in CCPS G-13. 

The elements are obtainable in a state of very high purity but some of their physical properties are nonetheless variable because of their dependence on mechanical history. Their colours (Cu reddish, Ag white and Au yellow) and sheen are so characteristic that the names of the metals are used to describe them. Gold can also be obtained in red, blue and violet colloidal forms by the addition of vtirious reducing agents to very dilute aqueous solutions of gold(III) chloride. A remarkably stable example is the Purple of Cassius , obtained by using SnCla as reductant, which not only provides a sensitive test for Au but is also used to colour glass and ceramics. Colloidal silver and copper are also obtainable but are less stable. 

Most chemical substance manufacturers systematically submit their new substances (or preparations) to tests that enable them to evaluate the decomposition risks. There are many types of apparatus that are used to test the effect of the different physical causes of instability. The most important are the mechanical and thermal sensitivity tests. The methods listed below are simply intended to give an idea of the available experimentel possibilities. 

The introduction of 2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenylazo]benzoic acid into a silica sol allows the preparation of pH-sensitive doped coatings upon glass substrates. The behavior of this system was evaluated as the function of pH changes in liquid and gas media68. Optical absorption and sensitivity against pH were monitored by Vis spectroscopy. Chemical and mechanical stability tests carried out with coatings demonstrated that they were resistant enough to be use in sensor devices for pH measurements in laboratories. 

Generally speaking, a monomer with electron-releasing groups will be more rapidly polymerized by cationic initiators. Anionic initiators polymerize olefins with electron-withdrawing groups more rapidly. A more sensitive test of the nature of the reaction is the behavior of a mixture of two such monomers in copolymerization in which they compete for the intermediate. This will be discussed in more detail in Chapter XII on polar versus radical mechanisms. 

Monitoring and Evaluation. Program model Simpson, 1995), predictions are 27% higher than the mean whereas the lowest, the CB4-TNO version of the carbon bond 4 mechanism, predicts ozone concentrations 35% below the mean. Other studies in which the carbon bond 4 mechanism was tested against environmental chamber data have also found that it underpredicts 03 formation (e.g., Simonaitis et al., 1997). The sensitivity of predicted 03 by CB4 to the chemistry, particularly radical-radical reactions, has been discussed by Kasibhatla et al. (1997). 

It must be pointed out, however, that the observed activation energy is not a sensitive test for the mechanism of CH4 pyrolysis, for the following reasons. The heat of formation of CH2 is now believed to be in the range 80-86 kcal. rather than the previously favored 67 kcal. (see Sec. III-B), and therefore reaction (9) must be endothermic by at least 98-103 kcal. Furthermore, dissociation to singlet CH2, as required by the rule of spin conservation, would require additional excitation energy since the... 

The radiation - induced changes noted are in weight loss, gas evolution, mechanical sensitivity, thermal sensitivity and stability, and ex pi performance. The effects will be described with the type of nuclear radiation used. The format describes the radiation effects on expls, propints and pyrots with the sequence of radiations utilized (when applicable) as follows, a - particles, neutrons, fission products, reactor radiation (fast and slo w neutrons plus gammas), gammas (7), underground testing (UGT), X-rays, electrons, and other nuclear radiations... 

Farage MA, Meyer S, Walter D. Development of a sensitive test method to evaluate mechanical irritation potential on mucosal skin. Skin Res. Technol. 2004 10 85-95. 

It is generally agreed that the mechanism of the solvolysis of benzyl halides lies near the region which marks the transition from Sjfl to Sjf2 solvolysis. Considerations of the kinetic chlorine isotope effect have recently led to the conclusion that even 4-nitrobenzyl chloride undergoes Sul solvolysis (Hhl and Pry, 1962) but an examination of the data suggests that this effect does not represent a sensitive test of solvolytic mechanism (Kohnstam, 1967). On the other hand, the values oi AC, AC I AS, and AS show that the solvolysis of the parent compoimd has the characteristic featvues of an 8 2 reaction (Tables 5, 6), and other evidence also supports this conclusion (see Bensley and Kohnstam, 1957). 

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