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Substance: 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene			Other Names: TNT; 2-methyl-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene

Formula: C7H5N3O6					CAS-No.: 118-96-7	PubChem: CID 11763

Study: uv absorption spectrum

                
Authors: D.R. Felt, S.L. Larson, E.J. Valente 

Title: UV-VIS Spectroscopy of 2,4,6-Trinitrotoluene-Hydroxide Reaction

Journal/Source: Chemosphere, 49 (3), 287-295, (2002); https://doi.org/10.1016/S0045-6535(02)00283-7


Data: table, diagram

Energy/Wavelength range: 200 - 700 nm

Resolution: 

Temperature: 285 K; 288 K; 293 K; 298 K

Temperature dependence: yes

Pressure/Concentration: 

Phase: solution (diluted (1:3) TNT stock solution)

pH: 


Comments: Time course measurements were conducted at 25, 20, 15, and 12 °C. TNT absorbs in the ultraviolet range, with a shoulder at 254 nm. 
The spectrum is flat in the visible range (400 to 700 nm).

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