Sodium Azide

NaN₃

IUPAC: Sodium azide

CAS: 26628-22-8

概要

Sodium azide is a white crystalline salt that decomposes rapidly when heated, producing nitrogen gas. This property makes it the primary propellant in automotive airbags — when a collision is detected, an electric spark ignites sodium azide, inflating the airbag with N₂ in milliseconds.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Nitrogen N 3 14.0070
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

元素組成

N
64.6%
Na
35.4%

用途

  • Automotive airbag propellant
  • Biocide in hospitals and laboratories
  • Preservative in stock solutions
  • Synthesis intermediate

豆知識

  • A typical driver's airbag contains about 50-80 g of sodium azide

安全性

  • ⚠ Highly toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ Produces toxic HN₃ with acids
  • ⚠ Explosive when heated or shocked

Structure

SMILES

[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Na+]

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
65.01 g/mol
密度
1.8460 g/cm³
融点
275.0 °C
溶解度
417 g/L at 17°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
64.9990
TPSA
3.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
15.0

別名

Sodium azide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Azide?
Sodium Azide (NaN₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Sodium azide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Azide?
Sodium Azide has a molar mass of 65.01 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Azide at room temperature?
Sodium Azide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Azide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Azide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Azide?
Sodium Azide (NaN₃) is composed of Nitrogen (N), Sodium (Na).