Osmium tetroxide: a new kind of weapon.

摘要: OsO4 is a powerful oxidizer. It affects mainly the skin and mucous membranes. Although unsuitable for large-scale terrorist attack, due to its scarcity, it could be used in small-scale attacks. The small quantity contained vial would cause irritation eyes, nose, throat skin. Combining agent with an explosive material will probably destroy most of it, chemically. Thus, releasing chemical without using explosives may considerably more dangerous. Medical management symptomatic. As soon as enters body, rapidly reacts tissues contact. personnel should aware poisonous effects equally familiar necessary self-protection measures treatment protocols. Language: en