Silver azide

Silver azide is the chemical compound with the formula AgN3. It is a silver(I) salt of hydrazoic acid. It forms a colorless crystals. Like most azides, it is a primary explosive.

Silver azide
Names
IUPAC name
Silver(I) azide
Other names
Argentous azide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.034.173
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Ag.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1 Y
    Key: QBFXQJXHEPIJKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/Ag.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
    Key: QBFXQJXHEPIJKW-UHFFFAOYAJ
  • InChI=1S/Ag.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
    Key: QBFXQJXHEPIJKW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [Ag+].[N-]=[N+]=[N-]
Properties
AgN3
Molar mass 149.888 g/mol
Appearance colorless crystals
Density 4.42 g/cm3
Melting point 250 °C (482 °F; 523 K) explosive
Boiling point decomposes
Solubility in other solvents 2.0×10−8 g/L
Structure
Orthorhombic oI16
Ibam, No 72
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Very toxic, explosive
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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