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Abstract:
A method is proposed for the determination of barium and strontium peroxides (active oxygen) in igniters in small-arms tracer ammunition. The sample is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid (1 + 9) which dissolves the magnesium powder almost instantaneously and then dissolves the barium or strontium peroxides within 10-30 min. The solution is then filtered to remove the organic substances (calcium resinate, "Parlon". Toluidine Red toner, and zinc stearate) and the peroxide is determined by means of the colour of the titanium-peroxide complex. It is shown that igniter mixes and igniters used in small-arms tracer ammunition deteriorate on storage.
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