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| GERMAN HAND & RIFLE GRENADES |
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GERMAN |
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Data |
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Overall length |
4.8 inches. |
SMOKE GRENADE |
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Maximum diameter |
2 - 2/1 inches. | |
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Total weight |
17 ozs. | |
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Filling |
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Outer flask |
270 grams titanium | |
| tetrachloride | ||
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Inner flask |
36 grams aqueous | |
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solution of calcium | |
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chloride | |
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BLENDKÖRPER 2H |
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| DESCRIPTION |
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The grenade consists of an ouetr glass blub of molded construction and an inner glass tube which seats and is sealed on the neck of the outer flask. There is a white plastic washer at the junction. The grenade is sealed by a sulphur and cement plug. The so-lution of calcium chloride is supplied in the inner tube to provide water necessary for the reaction so that the grenade will cause an effective smoke at conditions of low relative humidity. The calcium chloride has probably been added to lower the freezing point of the water. Thus the grenade is practical in a cold dry climate. |
| OPERATION |
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The grenade thrown and upon impact with a hard object it breaks causing a smoke. It is for use to blind the enemy and also to repair gaps in larger screens. |
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