High-performance thin-layer chromatographic analysis of the organic components of composite modified double-base propellants

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the organic components of composite modified double-base (CMDB) propellants have been performed by HPTLC. The method enabled analysis of a five-component mixture in less than 10 min. The relative distribution of the components of the mixture was determined by means of a UV absorbance detector capable of monitoring at several different wavelengths and of providing UV spectra which could be used to assess peak purity. Detection limits were at nanogram levels.