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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| 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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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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