Decomposition of Nitroglycerin

4C₃H₅N₃O₉ → 12CO₂ + 10H₂O + 6N₂ + O₂

نظرة عامة

Nitroglycerin decomposes explosively, producing a large volume of hot gases (carbon dioxide, water vapor, nitrogen, and oxygen) almost instantaneously. The detonation velocity exceeds 7700 m/s. Alfred Nobel's invention of dynamite (nitroglycerin absorbed in diatomaceous earth) made it safer to handle.

المشاركون

الدور	المادة	المعامل	الحالة
متفاعل	Nitroglycerin C₃H₅N₃O₉	4	(l)
منتج	Oxygen O	1	(g)
منتج	Nitrogen N	6	(g)
منتج	Water H₂O	10	(g)
منتج	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

مثال من الحياة اليومية

Nitroglycerin is used medically in small doses as a vasodilator to treat angina (chest pain) and heart conditions.

الأهمية الصناعية

While largely replaced by safer explosives, nitroglycerin remains important in some demolition and mining applications. Its medical use as a vasodilator continues to save lives.

الخصائص

النوع: Decomposition
قابل للعكس: لا
الطاقة: طارد للحرارة
ΔH: -1529,0 kJ/mol

التفاعلات ذات الصلة

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of Nitroglycerin?

The balanced equation is: 4C₃H₅N₃O₉ → 12CO₂ + 10H₂O + 6N₂ + O₂.

What type of reaction is Decomposition of Nitroglycerin?

Decomposition of Nitroglycerin is a decomposition reaction.

Is Decomposition of Nitroglycerin exothermic or endothermic?

Decomposition of Nitroglycerin is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -1529.0 kJ/mol.