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HEXACHLOROETHANE [3 records]

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Record 1 2026-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A base ejection smoke projectile filled with hexachloroethane mixed with finely powdered copper, chlorinated waxes and coloured rubber and plastic.

OBS

[Coloured-smoke shell are] used mainly for spotting and signalling purposes.

OBS

coloured-smoke shell; col smk shell: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Projectile fumigène à éjection par le culot contenant un mélange d'hexachloréthane, de cuivre pulvérulent fin, de paraffines chlorées, de caoutchouc et de plastique de couleur.

OBS

On se sert principalement [des obus fumigènes de couleur] pour effectuer du repérage et transmettre des signaux.

OBS

obus fumigène de couleur; obus fum coul : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
  • Pollutants
  • Climate Change
Universal entry(ies)
C2Cl6
formula, see observation
Cl3CCCl3
formula, see observation
67-72-1
CAS number
DEF

A toxic colorless crystalline compound with a camphorlike odour which is soluble in alcohol and ether, is insoluble in water, and is used as an insecticide and anthelmintic, as a camphor substitute in nitrocellulose, as an ingredient in smoke-producing mixtures and in pyrotechnics, as a retarding agent in fermentation, as a solvent, in explosives and in organic synthesis.

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Avlothane; Distokal; Distopan; Distopin; Egitol; Falkitol; Fasciolin; Mottenhexe; NA 9037; NCI-C04604; Phenohep; RCRA waste number U131.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2Cl6 or Cl3CCCl3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
  • Agents de pollution
  • Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2Cl6
formula, see observation
Cl3CCCl3
formula, see observation
67-72-1
CAS number
DEF

Chlorofluoroéthane entièrement halogéné, utilisé comme explosif de sûreté et comme accélérateur de vulcanisation, que l'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique.

OBS

hexachloroéthane : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2Cl6 ou Cl3CCCl3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
  • Agentes contaminantes
  • Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2Cl6
formula, see observation
Cl3CCCl3
formula, see observation
67-72-1
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2Cl6 o Cl3CCCl3

OBS

Sólido cristalino incoloro, con olor a alcanfor. Soluble en alcohol y éter, insoluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante.

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Record 3 2006-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refining of Metals
CONT

Grain refinement refers to the use of an additive to reduce the final grain size during solidification.

OBS

CANMET-MTL researchers learned that hexachloroethane increased the strength of AZ91 magnesium alloy by approximately 12% and the ductility by 25% through grain refinement. More importantly, it reduced the tendency of castings to hottear while cooling in the mould.

OBS

CANMET-MTL : Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology - Materials Technology Laboratory.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Affinage des métaux
CONT

On entend par affinage du grain l'utilisation d'un additif pour réduire la taille finale du grain durant la solidification.

OBS

Des chercheurs du LTM-CANMET ont réalisé que l'hexachloroéthane accroît la résistance mécanique de l'alliage de magnésium AZ91 d'environ 12 %, et sa ductilité de 25 %, par l'affinage du grain. De plus, il diminue les criques de solidification dans les pièces coulées durant leur refroidissement dans les moules.

OBS

LTM-CANMET : Laboratoire de la technologie des matériaux - Centre canadien de la technologie des minéraux et de l'énergie.

Spanish

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