Properties of reactivity

Studies of the Thermochemical Properties of Reactive Intermediates by Mass Spectrometric Methods... 

The bracketing approach is probably the most commonly used approach for measuring thermochemical properties of reactive molecules because of its versatility. It can be used to determine almost any type of thermochemical property, and because it can carried out by examining a reaction in only a single direction, it is amenable to the study of highly reactive molecules, albeit with a loss in accnracy. 

Thermochemical properties of reactive molecules can be either measured directly, or obtained indirectly through thermochemical cycles. The thermochemical relationships between standard thermochemical properties are illustrated in Figure 5.2. From these, many different relationships can be found. 

Safety of Reactive Chemicals and Pyrotechnics (Yoshida et al. 1995). Addresses both the hazardous properties of reactive chemicals and appropriate handling methods. Describes several test methods and the evaluation of fire and explosion hazards of reactive substances, including the impact of initiating events such as earthquakes. 

Feng Qiming, 1989. Pulp electrochemistry of flotation of sulphide minerals theory and technology (Ph.D. thesis). Central South University of Technology Feng Qiming, Chen Jin, Xu Shi, 1991. Relationship between thermodynamics, property of reactive products on sulphide and collectorless flotation separation of sulphide minerals. J. CSIMM (suppl.), 22(3) 28 - 35... 

Most of the available storable energetic oxidizers are unfortunately very reactive, toxic, and/or unstable (i.e., C1F3, N204, 98% H202). The property of reactivity is one that is a benefit when the propellant is performing its mission in the propulsion system, but it greatly complicates its handling properties. 

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