Silver azide
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| Silver azide | |
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| Image:Silver azide.jpg | |
| General | |
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| Molecular formula | AgN3 |
| Molar mass | 149.888 g/mol |
| Appearance | orthorhombic crystals explosive |
| Crystal Structure | orthorhombic |
| CAS number | 13863-88-2 |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 4.9 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point | 250 °C, explosive |
| Boiling point | 250 °C, explosive |
| Solubility Constant | 2.0x10-8 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Silver azide (AgN3) is an ionic, sensitive, violent explosive. If a crystallized solution is left for a few hours, it may detonate either spontaneously or while being handled.
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