Magnesium azide

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Magnesium azide
Names
IUPAC name
Magnesium azide
Other names
Magnesium diazide
Identifiers
3D model (
JSmol
)
  • InChI=1S/Mg.2N3/c;2*1-3-2/q+2;2*-1
    Key: TWRAJPCQPHBABR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Mg+2]
Properties
Mg(N3)2
Molar mass 108.35 g/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS01: Explosive
Danger
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Magnesium azide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula Mg(N3)2. It is composed of the

anions
(N3).

Properties

Magnesium azide hydrolyzes easily.[1][2] Like most azides, it is explosive.

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