Lithium azide

Lithium azide is the lithium salt of hydrazoic acid. It is an unstable and toxic compound that decomposes into lithium and nitrogen when heated.

Lithium azide

  Li+       N3
Lithium azide unit cell
Names
IUPAC name
lithium azide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.039.237
  • InChI=1S/Li.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
  • [Li+].[N-]=[N+]=[N-]
Properties
LiN3
Molar mass 48.96 g·mol−1
Melting point 115 °C (239 °F; 388 K)
36.12 g/100g (10 °C)
62.07 g/100g (15.5 °C)
66.41 g/100g (16 °C)
Solubility 20.26 g/100g (16 °C, ethanol)
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Safety data sheet (SDS) External SDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references
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