Decomposition of Nitroglycerin

4C₃H₅N₃O₉ → 12CO₂ + 10H₂O + 6N₂ + O₂

Ikhtisar

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.

Peserta

Peran	Zat	Koefisien	Keadaan
Reaktan	Nitroglycerin C₃H₅N₃O₉	4	(l)
Produk	Oxygen O	1	(g)
Produk	Nitrogen N	6	(g)
Produk	Water H₂O	10	(g)
Produk	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	12	(g)

Contoh Sehari-hari

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

Pentingnya dalam Industri

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.

Sifat

Jenis: Decomposition
Dapat Dibalik: Tidak
Energi: Eksoterm
ΔH: -1529,0 kJ/mol

Reaksi Terkait

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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.