Copper(II) azide

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

Copper(II) azide
Names
IUPAC name
Copper(II) azide
Other names
Cupric azide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
PubChem CID
UNII
  • InChI=1S/Cu.2N3/c;2*1-3-2/q+2;2*-1 Y
    Key: SXHYOTRZGGGMEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/Cu.2N3/c;2*1-3-2/q+2;2*-1
    Key: SXHYOTRZGGGMEV-UHFFFAOYAL
SMILES
  • [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:
Danger
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
3
0
4
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
REL (Recommended)
TWA 1 mg/m3 (as Cu)
IDLH (Immediate danger)
TWA 100 mg/m3 (as Cu)
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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Infobox references
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