Calcium azide
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| Name = Calcium azide
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| CASNo = 19465-88-4
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| PubChem = 10197680
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| ChemSpiderID = 8373180
| InChI = 1S/Ca.2N3/c;2*1-3-2/q+2;2*-1
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| SMILES = [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Ca+2]
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| Formula = {{chem2|Ca(N3)2}}
| MolarMass = 124.12 g/mol
| Appearance = colorless crystals
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| Solubility = 38.1 g/100 mL (0 °C)
| SolubleOther = slightly soluble in ethanol
insoluble in ether, acetone
| MeltingPtC = 100
| MeltingPt_notes = decomposes at 150 °C
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| DeltaHf = 14.2 kJ/mol
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Calcium azide is a chemical compound with the formula {{chem2|Ca(N3)2}}.[http://chemister.ru/Database/properties-en.php?dbid=1&id=1434 Calcium azide at Chemister]
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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.
References
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