A continuous process for the separate recovery of TNT and RDX from a
mixture of TNT and RDX. The mixture is introduced into a first vessel
wherein TNT is separated from the RDX by use of a solvent that is
effective for dissolving TNT but not RDX. The TNT in solvent is passed to
a separation stage wherein the solvent is recovered a recycled to the
first vessel. A slurry of RDX and water are passed to a second vessel
where the water is displaced with a desensitizing agent for desensitizing
RDX.