Lead(II) azide
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Lead(II) azide Pb(N3)2 is an inorganic compound. More so than other azides, it is explosive. It is used in detonators to initiate secondary explosives.[5] In a commercially usable form, it is a white to buff powder.
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IUPAC name
Diazidolead | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.033.206 |
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UN number | 0129 |
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Pb(N3)2 | |
Molar mass | 291.2 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White powder |
Density | 4.71 g/cm3 |
Melting point | 190 °C (374 °F; 463 K) decomposes,[1] explodes at 350 °C[2] |
2.3 g/100 mL (18 °C) 9.0 g/100 mL (70 °C)[2] | |
Solubility | Very soluble in acetic acid Insoluble in ammonia solution,[2] NH4OH[1] |
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Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
462.3 kJ/mol[2] |
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Shock sensitivity | High |
Friction sensitivity | High |
Detonation velocity | 5180 m/s |
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Harmful, explosive |
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H200, H302, H332, H360, H373, H410[3] | |
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350 °C (662 °F; 623 K) | |
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Other cations |
Potassium azide Sodium azide Copper(II) azide |
Related compounds |
Hydrazoic acid |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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