Caesium nitrate

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Caesium nitrate
Identifiers
CAS number [7789-18-6]
Properties
Molecular formula CsNO3
Molar mass 194.91
Appearance white solid
Density (solid[1]
Melting point

414 °C[1]

Hazards
EU classification O[1]
NFPA 704
0
1
3
OX
R-phrases 8[1]
S-phrases 17, 24/25[1]
Related compounds
Other anions Caesium nitrite
Other cations Lithium nitrate
Sodium nitrate
Rubidium nitrate
potassium nitrate
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Caesium nitrate is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CsNO3. It is used in high octane explosives and accelerants.



[edit] Reaction with Heat

Caesium Nitrate (CsNO3(solid) ) ---->(Heat) Caesium Nitrate(CsNO2(solid)Residue) + Oxygen (O2 Gas)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Record of Potassium nitrate in the GESTIS Substance Database from the BGIA, accessed on 3.9.2007