MIL-DTL-46506 Boxes, Ammunition Packing, Wood, WireboundThis specification covers two types and six classes of wirebound box designs intended for ammunition use \(see 6.1\). All boxes have looped closures, and are top opening. Boxes may or may not have handles made from rope or webbing. Ends may be one piece plywood.

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MIL-DTL-46506E

a. Reagent. Dissolve 0.1 grams of dithizone (diphenylthiocarbazone) in either 100 ml of methyl

ethyl ketone or 100 ml of chloroform. Solutions may be stored for long periods of time.

b. Eye dropper. An ordinary glass tube eye dropper shall be used.

4.5.4.2 Test procedure. Five drops of the solution shall be applied to the wood surface. The

indicator will turn red when zinc (M-GARD W550) is present. The color green indicated that the

preservative is not present. Both colors fade quickly in the presence of light.

4.5.5 Presence of M-GARD W510 (copper naphthenate emulsiafiable) or Cunapsol 5 (copper

naphthenate) preservative.

4.5.5.1 Materials and equipment.

a. Reagent. Dissolve 0.5 grams chrome azurol S concentrate and 5.0 grams sodium acetate in 80

ml of distilled water and then dilute further to 500 ml total with distilled water.

b. Sprayer. A common manual (fly) sprayer type applicator shall be used.

4.5.5.2 Test procedure. Spray solution over surface of dried wood. A deep blue color reveals the

presence of copper (from the copper naphthenate).

4.5.6 Heat treatment. Visually inspect the heat treatment marking on each of the boxes for

conformance to the applicable requirements, including content, legibility and location.

4.5.7 Box identification. Boxes shall be visually inspected for identification markings.

4.5.8 Workmanship. Boxes shall be visually inspected for the defects listed in 4.3.3 with a visual

inspection method.