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Strontium peroxide (SrO2)

An initiating compound used in some lead-free primer formulations, particularly in Norma Sintox cartridges. Contributes Sr to the GSR particle signature. Sr is less common in environmental backgrounds than Zn or K, giving better analytical specificity.

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Diazol / SINOXIDEENFSI EWG-GSR Best Practice ManualICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry)KED (Kinetic Energy Discrimination)NIST SRM 2710a / 2711aNon-Toxic Ammunition (NTA)SINTOXZinc peroxide (ZnO2)

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