Identity and distribution of residues of energetic compounds at army live-fire training ranges

Chemosphere. 2006 May;63(8):1280-90. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2005.09.066. Epub 2005 Dec 13.

Abstract

Environmental investigations have been conducted at 23 military firing ranges in the United States and Canada. The specific training facilities most frequently evaluated were hand grenade, antitank rocket, and artillery ranges. Energetic compounds (explosives and propellants) were determined and linked to the type of munition used and the major mechanisms of deposition.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aniline Compounds / analysis
  • Azocines / analysis
  • Benzene Derivatives / analysis
  • Canada
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Firearms*
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring / analysis
  • Nitroglycerin / analysis
  • Soil Pollutants / analysis*
  • Triazines / analysis
  • United States

Substances

  • Aniline Compounds
  • Azocines
  • Benzene Derivatives
  • Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
  • Soil Pollutants
  • Triazines
  • 2-amino-4,6-dinitrotoluene
  • 4-amino-2,6-dinitrotoluene
  • Nitroglycerin
  • octogen
  • cyclonite