Decomposition of TNT

2C₇H₅N₃O₆ → 3N₂ + 5H₂O + 7CO + 7C

Aperçu

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.

Participants

Rôle	Substance	Coefficient	État
Réactif	Trinitrotoluene C₇H₅N₃O₆	2	(s)
Produit	Nitrogen N	3	(g)
Produit	Water H₂O	5	(g)
Produit	Carbon C	7	(s)
Produit	Carbon Monoxide CO	7	(g)

Exemple du quotidien

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.

Importance industrielle

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.

Propriétés

Type: Decomposition
Réversible: Non
Énergie: Exothermique
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.