Copper(II) azide

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Copper(II) azide is a medium density explosive with the molecular formula Cu(N3)2.

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Copper(II) azide[1]
Names
IUPAC name
Copper(II) azide
Other names
Cupric azide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
UNII
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  • [N-]=[N+]=[N-][Cu+2][N-]=[N+][N-]
  • [Cu+2].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-]
Properties
Cu(N3)2
Molar mass 147.586 g/mol
Appearance brown orthorhombic crystals
Density 2.6 g/cm3
Melting point Explodes when heated
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS01: ExplosiveGHS06: Toxic
Danger
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g. chlorine gasFlammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. waterInstability 4: Readily capable of detonation or explosive decomposition at normal temperatures and pressures. E.g. nitroglycerinSpecial hazards (white): no code
3
0
4
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
 TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)[2]
REL (Recommended)
 TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)[2]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
 TWA 100 mg/m3 (as Cu)[2]
Related compounds
Other cations
 Lead(II) azide
Silver azide
Sodium azide
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Uses

Copper azide is very explosive and is too sensitive for any practical use unless handled in solution.

Preparation

Copper azide can be prepared by a metathesis reaction between water-soluble sources of Cu2+ and azide ions. (Spectator ions omitted in reaction below).

Cu2+ + 2 N−3 → Cu(N3)2

It can be destroyed by concentrated nitric acid to form non-explosive products, these being nitrogen, nitrogen oxides, and copper(II) nitrate.

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