Elements
This element used to never be allowable due to its pyrotechnic origins. It is now allowed in level C. What is it?
Magnesium
This element, that overlaps with one of the pGSR elements, was never allowed and still is never allowed.
Titanium
This source includes one or more of the following elements at level A: Mg, Al, K, Cl
Fireworks
What particle type got demoted for ASTM E 1588?
Lead Antimony (PbSb)
What is the minimum number of characteristic particles needed to stop relocating?
5
There are 5 elements who used to be allowed in A, B, C and still are allowed in these quantities, meaning the rule has (generally) not changed. Name one of these elements.
Aluminum, Calcium, Copper, Silicon, or Tin
The old rule for Nickel was that it could be minor or trace. What is the new rule?
B or C
Brake pads typically contain what element at level A?
If PbBa particles have S at level A, the particles may resemble glass shards and that is allowable. Why?
It can be from glass frictionators.
Our PSEM rule file currently stops after finding 100 PbBaSb particles. What will it stop at, once we apply the ASTM changes?
50
This element is allowed in A, B, or C in all particle types. However, if it is 0.22 cal ammunition, it can only be in level C. What is it?
Aluminum
The old rule for Silicon is that it could be major, minor or trace. What is the new rule?
It can be A, B or C unless in BaAl particles, where it must be < 1/2 Al.
Why must Si be less than 1/2 of Al in BaAl particles?
BaAl with high amounts of Si can indicate aluminosilicate minerals.
Which of the Sinoxid particle types has specific morphology criteria, and what is that criteria?
BaCaSi- spherical, elongated or teardrop
What is the new name for "one component particles"?
Particles with limited associations to pGSR
There are 2 elements that used to never be allowed. However, they are now permissible in levels B or C as long as they also found in PbBaSb particles. Name one of these elements.
Bismuth or Strontium
The old rule for Strontium was that it was not allowed. What is the new rule?
It can be B or C, but cannot be in consistent particles unless present in characteristic particles.
What combination of two elements (together) can be indicative of Airbags?
Copper-Cobalt (Cu-Co)
What is the primary element type of 0.22cal ammunition?
Lead Barium (PbBa)
What does ASTM stand for?
American Society for Testing and Materials
Can be A, B or C when present with Cu and less than Cu. When it is by itself, it can only be C.
The old rule for Sulfur was that it could only be minor or trace, and we used the 3rd peak of barium as a guide on this. What is the new rule, generally?
It can be A, B or C but must be less than 1/2 of the Ba Lα peak (1st Ba peak)
What is indicative of Galvanized Steel?
Fe, Zn and Cu when Zn>Cu
In BaAl, both must be A.
Name one of the types of non-Sinoxid pGSR characteristic particles
Gadolinium, Titanium, Zinc
Gallium, Copper, Tin
Gallium, Titanium, Zinc