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RED TRACER COMPOSITION #11

SOURCE: US M48 .50 caliber (12.7 mm)

COMMENTS:

DANGER/CAUTION
Compositions containing peroxides are sensitive to initiation. Beginners are advised to avoid such compositions.

PREPARATION (parts by weight):

CHEMICALPERCENT/PARTSAMOUNT
Strontium nitrate0.324
Strontium peroxide0.086
Barium peroxide0.235
Magnesium powder0.239
Strontium oxalate0.016
Calcium resinate0.028
PVC0.069
Zinc stearate0.003
Total