Decomposition of TNT

2C7H5N3O6 → 3N2 + 5H2O + 7CO + 7C

Übersicht

TNT (trinitrotoluene) decomposes explosively when detonated, producing nitrogen, water, carbon monoxide, and solid carbon (soot). TNT is relatively stable and requires a detonator to initiate. Its explosive yield (about 4.2 MJ/kg) is used as the standard reference for measuring explosion energy.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Trinitrotoluene C₇H₅N₃O₆ 2 (s)
Produkt Nitrogen N 3 (g)
Produkt Water H₂O 5 (g)
Produkt Carbon C 7 (s)
Produkt Carbon Monoxide CO 7 (g)

Alltägliches Beispiel

The explosive power of other materials is often expressed in equivalent tons of TNT, a measurement unit used in news reports about explosions and nuclear weapons.

Industrielle Bedeutung

TNT remains one of the most important military and industrial explosives. The 'ton of TNT' is the standard unit for measuring explosive energy, including nuclear weapons yield.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Decomposition
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-912,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of TNT?
The balanced equation is: 2C₇H₅N₃O₆ → 3N₂ + 5H₂O + 7CO + 7C.
What type of reaction is Decomposition of TNT?
Decomposition of TNT is a decomposition reaction.
Is Decomposition of TNT exothermic or endothermic?
Decomposition of TNT is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -912.0 kJ/mol.