Determination of Barium and Strontium Peroxides (Active Oxygen) in Igniters in Small Arms Tracer Ammunition

Abstract

A method is proposed for the determination of barium and strontium peroxides (active oxygen) in igniters in small arms ammunition. The sample is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid (1 to 9) which dissolves the magnesium powder almost instantaneously and then dissolves the barium or strontium peroxides within 10 to 30 minutes. 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 the titanium peroxide color. It appears that igniter mixes and igniters used in small arms tracer ammunition deteriorate with storage.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016871

Entities

People

  • George Norwitz
  • Michael Galan

Organizations

  • Frankford Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Artillery
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Security
  • Small Arms
  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Standards
  • Toluidines
  • Tracer Ammunition
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.