The typical technical-grade Sr nitrate from Service or Hummel contains
enough calcium compounds to cause problems.
The pure stuff from Barium & Chemicals, Steubenville, Ohio is much
less hygroscopic.One pays a premium for it, but it is worth it both in
superior handling and storage properties, and in the quality of the
finished effect.
On May 12, 2:49=A0pm, robg...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 12, 9:46=A0am, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
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> <lloydspinsidemindspring.com> wrote:
> > richardcas...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > I thought strontium nitrate was hygroscopic. In any case isnt it
> > > possible to oven dry the stuff? 2 hours at 180F or something?
>
> > > Casady
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> > It's entirely possible, but frustratingly useless, in the long run.
>
> > It must be dry to mix with metal fuels, but in its impure forms, so
> > hygroscopic so as to re-wet itself shortly.
>
> "Its impure forms" meaning in this case contaminated with oxidized Pb?
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