Job Description:

• 1) Examines completed cartridge case for cracks: Cleans cases by dipping them in solution of nitric acid and rinsing them in water.

• 2) Dips cases into mercurous nitrate solution.

• 3) Heats chemically treated cases over flame and examines cases for discolorations, indicative of cracks.

• 4) Discards defective cases.