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lead azide

Chemical compound

Chemical compoundtype of chemical entityQ111213

Also known as lead(II) azide

Formula: N₆Pb
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1.Stated in PubChem“Lead diazide”Retrieved 2016-10-14
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Mass: 291.995 Da
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1.Stated in PubChem“Lead diazide”Retrieved 2016-10-14
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Overview

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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. In a commercially usable form, it is a white to buff powder.

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Chemistry

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Molecular formula: N6Pb
Molecular weight: 291 g/mol
IUPAC name: diazidolead
SMILES: [N-]=[N+]=N[Pb]N=[N+]=[N-]
InChIKey: ISEQAARZRCDNJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Topological polar surface area: 28.7 Å²
H-bond donors / acceptors: 0 / 4
Complexity: 107

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Canonical SMILES: [N-]=[N+]=N[Pb]N=[N+]=[N-]
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1.Stated in PubChem“Lead diazide”Retrieved 2016-10-14
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Members / parts: nitrogen
lead
Decomposition point: 240°C
Flash point: 330°C
Safety classification and labelling: NFPA 704: Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response nfpa health: 3 · nfpa fire: 0 · nfpa instability: 4
Subclass of: inorganic azide

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