Description
One ton containers are used for shipping and storing liquid or gaseous chemical agents. There are three types: A, D, and E. The capacity of each type of container is approximately 170 gallons. The maximum quantity of any chemical agent that can be loaded into the containers is limited by the 3,500-pound maximum allowable gross weight. The containers will withstand a maximum internal pressure of 500 pounds per square inch. The E Type ton container is 82.5 in. long and has a wall thickness of 0.28125 in. while types A and D are 81.5 in. long with wall thickness of .406 in. each.
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Source(s)
Old Chemical Weapons and Related Materiel Reference Guide (2018)
Old Chemical Weapons Reference Guide (1998)
