Calcium azide
Chemical compound
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Calcium azide is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(N3)2.[1]
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| Ca(N3)2 | |
| Molar mass | 124.12 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless crystals |
| Melting point | 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K) decomposes at 150 °C |
| 38.1 g/100 mL (0 °C) | |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in ethanol insoluble in ether, acetone |
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Std enthalpy of formation (ΔfH⦵298) |
14.2 kJ/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Production
It can be obtained from a distilled reaction between hydrazoic acid and calcium hydroxide.
Safety
Calcium azide is sensitive to impact, in which it may detonate and ignite.
