Barium peroxide
a grayish-white, water-insoluble, poisonous powder, bao 2 , used chiefly in the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide and as a bleaching agent for textiles.
historical examples
the rear chamber of the bullet held a cup containing the mixture of barium peroxide and magnesium.
america’s munitions 1917-1918 benedict crowell
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