| Identification | |
| Name: | Potassium azide (K(N3)) |
| Synonyms: | Potassiumazide (6CI,8CI); PPG 101 |
| CAS: | 20762-60-1 |
| EINECS: | 244-013-1 |
| Molecular Formula: | KN3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 81.12 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/K.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 2811 |
| Specification: |
Potassium Azide (CAS NO.20762-60-1) is a colorless crystals. It is a salt of hydrazoic acid, and crystallizes in a tetragonal structure. Upon heating or irradiation with ultraviolet light, it decomposes into potassium metal and nitrogen gas. Unlike heavy-metal azides, it is not sensitive to shock, but may explode if heated rapidly. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
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