Mixture Of Primers Research Articles

Estimation of Priming Mixture Force

This paper presents the results of the estimation of the priming mixture force for primers used in 12.7 mm ammunition. The method of estimation is based on the results of pressure measurements in a closed chamber into which the products of the combustion of the priming mixture flowed. The capacity of the chamber was changed by inserting sleeves of various volumes. Another estimation of the force value was performed using the results of earlier investigations in which the chamber was filled with glass balls. The determined values of the force were compared with the values estimated based on the accessible literature data. The obtained estimations of the force value are of the same order of magnitude as the force value of black powder. This justifies the use of black powder characteristics for the assessment of the thermodynamic properties of priming mixture combustion products in interior ballistics calculations. The time of action of the investigated primer was determined using the optical recording of the outflow of the priming mixture combustion products into an open space. To facilitate the interpretation of the results of the experiments, a theoretical model was used.

Firing Range Estimation of handguns (0.32 Revolver & 7.65 mm Pistol) by Studying Inorganic Constituents of Firearm Discharge Residue Particles Using Scanning Electron Microscope coupled with Energy dispersive X-rays and Atomic Absorption Spectrometer flame

Though, a number of studies regarding the analysis of firearm discharge residue (FDR) particles have been conducted globally for range estimation by utilizing cartridges of various makes and origin, but in this paper, we have conducted several firings using ammunition manufactured by Indian Ordnance Factories and studied the presence of inorganic constituents contributed by priming mixture, cartridge case and bullet for this purpose. It has been found that there is atleast one element which can be used for range estimation irrespective of its origin from priming mixture, cartridge case or bullet.

Determining the effect of cartridge case coatings on GSR using post-fire priming cup residue

Ammunition is typically composed of a lead-based priming mixture which contributes to the characteristics most commonly used for the identification of gunshot residue (GSR). Due to the health risks often associated with lead, the use of lead-free primers in ammunitions is becoming more popular. Thus, the presence of GSR is becoming more difficult to discern based on the traditional means, i.e. the presence of lead (Pb), barium (Ba), and antimony (Sb). While research has been conducted on the differences between lead-based and lead-free muzzle discharge residue, few have researched other components of ammunition which may lead to other means of characterizing GSR. This research, therefore, covers that gap by focusing on the priming cup present in ammunition and the residue which may originate from it, that can contribute to muzzle discharge residue. In this study, a lead-based and a lead-free ammunition from four different manufacturers were chosen. The cartridges were fired using a Glock 17, 9mm Parabellum, collected post-fire, and subsequently de-primed resulting in the removal of the anvil. The GSR present on the anvils and cups was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (SEM–EDX). The data was then processed using unit vector analysis for normalization and analyzed using principal component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA). This data was then used to determine the components of the cartridge case which contribute to GSR and develop a method of characterization between lead-free and lead-based ammunition. Such a method will improve the detection of GSR by strengthening the criteria of identification.

Effect of priming and seed-coating when associated with Bacillus subtilis in maize seeds

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect on the physiological performance of maize seeds (Zea mays L.) of micro-priming with Bacillus subtilis associated with techniques of water restriction and seed-coating. The micro-priming of the seeds, without any additional techniques, was carried out using a commercial product, Rhizoliptus ® (Bacillus subtilis). Water restriction was carried out using a PDA medium (Potato - Dextrose - Agar) with mannitol (-0.7 MPa), upon which the culture was grown for 48hours. One hundred sterilized corn seeds were placed in each dish. Once root protrusion occurred in one seed, the rest were removed and kept in a laboratory environment for 48 hours. The coating was carried out by the addition of Seed Polymer Color HE (50 ml kg-1) to the priming mixture containing the Bacillus subtilis. The seeds were kept for 48 hours in a laboratory environment. A treatment which associated seed coating and water restriction was used on the micro-primed seeds, together with a control treatment without the addition of Bacillus subtilis. The Bacillus subtilis has no effect on the health of the seeds it; does however contribute to the growth and development of the maize seedlings, being influenced by the micro-priming technique used. The use of water restriction associated with seed coating provides better results when micro-priming with Bacillus subtilis.

EFFECT OF SEED PRIMING ON INFECTION WITH WHITE TIP NEMATODE (Aphelenchoides besseyi), SEED-BORNE FUNGI, RICE YIELD, AND YIELD COMPONENTS IN EGYPT.

Rice is the second staple food crop after wheat in Egypt. White tip disease of rice leaves induced by the rice leaf nematode, Aphelenchoides besseyi (Christie, 1942), is widespread nearly in all rice ecosystems all over the world, causing remarkable yield reduction to susceptible cultivars. The losses reach to 47% in Egyptian rice Reiho cultivar. Rice seeds are known as the main source of the disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of seed priming on white tip nematode infection in rice and seed-borne fungi at different plant growth stages. Severely-infected Reiho rice seeds were primed for 48 hr in solutions of NaCl, CaCl2, Na2CO3, MgSO4, CuSO4 and micronized sulfur, separately or in mixtures of two salts except for the sulfur treatment. The primed seeds and the corresponding control non-primed counterparts were then rinsed for three times using tap water and incubated at 30oC to asses the germination percentage, which ranged between 96 to 100% with no significant difference between the primed and non-primed seed treatments. In the lab testing, the maximum seedling vigor index and root / shoot ratio were obtained using seedlings raised from seeds primed with 5 g/L solutions of sulfur (80%WP) followed by sulfur + CaCl2, NaCl and CuSO4. At nursery level, root/shoot ratio increased with all primed seed treatments except with those treated with NaCl solution. Two field experiments were conducted during the 2007and 2008 rice growing seasons. All seed priming treatments significantly enhanced most of the agronomic traits and increased yield in comparison with the non-primed infected or healthy seeds. Soaking in sulfur solution at the concentration of 5g/L and its combinations with the other salts at half dose of each gave the highest mortality of white tip nematode, lowest percentage of white tip infection, and least disease severity. Sulfur and NaCl is then proved to be the most effective priming mixture that can reduce white tip nematode infection. For seed-borne fungi, the treatment with CaCl2 alone or in its all combinations has positive effects in elimination of the Fusarium Moniliforme, Helminthosporium oryzae and Alternaria padwickii in comparison with the water treatment control. CaCl2 completely eradiated F. moniliforme. Seed treatment with mixtures of salts reduced the fungal growth more than did one salt alone. Generally, all seeds primed with salts showed lower levels of infection with F. moniliforme comparing with the control. The treatment with CuSO4 solution at 1.5g/L gave complete protection from seed-borne fungi

Systemic DNA immunization against ovine lentivirus using particle-mediated epidermal delivery and modified vaccinia Ankara encoding the gag and/or env genes

To determine whether systemic immunization with plasmid DNA and virus vector against visna/maedi virus (VMV) would induce protective immune responses, sheep were immunized with VMV gag and/or env sequences using particle-mediated epidermal bombardment and injection of recombinant modified vaccinia Ankara. The results showed that immunization induced both humoral and cell-mediated responses prior to and after virus challenge. The vaccination protocol did not prevent infection, but immunization with the gag gene or a combination of gag and env genes resulted in significantly reduced provirus loads in blood and mediastinal lymph node, respectively. Provirus loads in lung and draining lymph node were unaffected, but p25 expression was undetectable in lungs of animals immunized with a combination of gag and env genes. Analysis of target tissues for lesions at post-mortem showed that immunization with the env gene caused a significant increase in lesion score, while the gag gene or a combination of gag and env genes had no effect. Inclusion of the ovine interferon-γ gene in the initial priming mixture had minimal effect on immune responses, provirus load, or lesion development, although it resulted in a decreased p25 expression in the lung. The results thus show that systemic immunization with gag or a combination of gag and env genes reduces provirus load in blood and lymphoid tissue, respectively whereas env immunization has no effect on provirus load but increased lesion development.

Thermal decomposition of fluoropolymers and firing characteristics of priming compositions with fluoropolymers

AbstractMany pyrotechnics contain binders, such as nitrocellulose, Viton, and other plastics and elastomers. Most pyrotechnics are prepared by the dispersion of fuel/oxidizer ingredients in a liquid solution, which are then mixed well to form pyrotechnics. The thermal decomposition behavior of a binder is very important to pyrotechnics in a polymer. In this work, the thermal decomposition behaviors of three fluoropolymers have been investigated with differential thermal analysis/thermogravimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. The parameters concerning decomposition have been evaluated with a nonisothermal technique, and a suitable binder is suggested for the Zr/KClO4 priming mixture. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 97: 2054–2059, 2005

837 PB 355 A COMPARISON OF BROCCOLI SEED PRIMING TREATMENTS

Various osmotic solutions and solid carriers have been used to prime (controlled hydration followed by drying) seeds. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L., var. italica, cvs. Brigadier and Earlidawn) seeds were primed in solutions of polyethylene glycol, potassium nitrate (KNO3), and mannitol or calcium silicate (Micro-ccl E) and vermiculite to determine which treatment provided the greatest enhancement of germination. Germination percentage and rate as well as head yield were determined in a series of laboratory, glasshouse, and field experiments over a three year period. Water potentials (Y) ranged from -0.8 to -2.6 MPa at 20°C for both osmotic solutions and carriers. The duration of the priming treatments were 3, 7, or 10 days. All priming treatments, except KNO3 and mannitol, consistently reduced the mean time to germination in the laboratory, reduced the mean time to field emergence, increased final stands, but did not affect the mean time to harvest. However, solid phase was more effective than osmotic priming at each Ψ tested. The best solid priming mixture was 1.0:0.8:1.8 (seed:carrier:water) for 7 days at 20°C using Micro-cel E. This treatment was measured to have a Y = -1.2 MPa, and other types of priming at the same Y were less effective. The Y threshold below which no priming effect was obtained was Ψ= -2.4 MPa. Priming response was closely associated with, but not entirely dependent on, the Ψ of the treatment.

Quantitative wall voltage characteristics of AC plasma displays

This paper presents the results of a quantitative characterization effort for the ac plasma display panel. A new characteristic curve is developed that we have named the wall voltage input-output (WVIO) curve. It is a simple quantitative transfer curve that relates the values of the wall voltage before and after the gas discharge to be characterized. Because of the tedious nature of measuring WVIO curves, we have developed a computer-controlled hardware system and the necessary algorithms for automatically measuring and plotting these curves in real time. This has resulted in orders of magnitude increase in the detailed characterization data taken on ac plasma panels. The most interesting characteristics of these data are presented in this paper. Detailed data showing the influence of sustain waveshape, priming, electrode structure, and gas mixture is presented.

Effect of Low Molecular Weight Dextran on Red Blood Cell Charge During Clinical Extracorporeal Circulation

Low molecular weight dextran, when included in the priming mixture of a pump oxygenator for clinical extracorporeal circulation, almost uniformly increased the electric charge of red blood cells. In perfusions in which 5 per cent dextrose and water were used as the priming vehicle, there appeared to be no change in red blood cell charge. The increase in red blood cell electronegativity, associated with the presence of low molecular weight dextran, appeared to decrease red blood cell aggregation and permit improved tissue perfusion.