Decomposition of TNT

2C₇H₅N₃O₆ → 3N₂ + 5H₂O + 7CO + 7C

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Trinitrotoluene C₇H₅N₃O₆	2	(s)
Producto	Nitrogen N	3	(g)
Producto	Water H₂O	5	(g)
Producto	Carbon C	7	(s)
Producto	Carbon Monoxide CO	7	(g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

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.

Importancia industrial

El TNT sigue siendo uno de los explosivos militares e industriales más importantes. La 'tonelada de TNT' es la unidad estándar para medir la energía explosiva, incluido el rendimiento de las armas nucleares.

Propiedades

Tipo: Decomposition
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -912,0 kJ/mol

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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.