R. Meyer J. Köhler A. Homburg Explosives

SINOXID Primer Composition
The proportion of solids formed, which can be controlled via the
composition of the mixture, promotes the process of tablet ignition in
the gas generator combustion chamber.
SINOXID Primer Composition
SINOXID is the trademark used for the traditional primer compositions
of DYNAMIT NOBEL AG. The formulation was developed by Rathsburg
and Herz and patented as tetracenetricinate primer composition
in 1928.
The term SINOXID is made up of “sine” and “oxide” and means
“without rust”. It underlines the fact that this composition is not susceptible
to corrosion as against mercury fulminante or potassium chlorate
mixtures. SINOXID compositions consist of the following components:
Lead tricinate, W tetracene, W Barium Nitrate, lead dioxide, antimony
trisulfide and calcium silicide. These components meet all requirements
currently applied in ammunition technology. SINOXID compositions
feature very good chemical stability and storage life, they are
abrasion-, erosion- and corrosion-free and ignite propellants with precision.
SINTOX Primer Composition
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SINTOX is the international registered trademark for newly developed
primer compositions of DYNAMIT NOBEL AG. They are required if the
ambient air in closed firing ranges must not be polluted with combustion
products containing lead, antimony or barium.
W Diazodinitrophenol or the newly developed strontium diazodinitroresorcinate
are used as initial explosives. Special types of W Zinc
Peroxide are used as oxidizers. Additionally, the primer compositions
may contain substances like titanium. W Tetracene may also be required
as a sensitizer.
For the primer composition, the residual content of lead, barium or
antimony compounds is smaller than 0.01%. Zinc is emitted as nontoxid
zinc oxide.
In terms of corrosion and erosion, SINTOX primer compositions behave
like W SINOXID Primer Compositions. There is no adverse effect
on hit accuracy.