NH4N3
NH4N3, commonly called ammonium azide, is an inorganic salt composed of the ammonium cation (NH4+) and the azide anion (N3−). It forms as a white crystalline solid. In water it is soluble. The compound is extremely sensitive to shock, friction, and heat and can detonate violently, making handling and storage challenging. Because of its instability, it is typically prepared and used only in specialized facilities with stringent safety measures.
Preparation and occurrence: It is typically generated by metathesis reactions between soluble ammonium salts and azide
Properties and decomposition: Upon heating or impact, ammonium azide rapidly decomposes with the evolution of nitrogen
Applications and occurrence: Due to safety concerns, ammonium azide has limited practical applications. It has historical
Safety and handling: NH4N3 is highly explosive and sensitive to impact, friction, and heat. It should be