On May 12, 1:01=A0pm, mss...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> The typical technical-grade Sr nitrate from Service or Hummel contains
> enough calcium compounds to cause problems.
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> 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.
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> 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:
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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?
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> > > > Casady
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> > > It's entirely possible, but frustratingly useless, in the long run.
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> > > It must be dry to mix with metal fuels, but in its impure forms, so
> > > hygroscopic so as to re-wet itself shortly.
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> > "Its impure forms" meaning in this case contaminated with oxidized
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Yes, lead media. the strontium has turned a very slight off-white as
well. I am going to use this in Ruby Red mag stars, will there be any
problems using it? Dan
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