Decomposition of Nitroglycerin
4C3H5N3O9 → 12CO2 + 10H2O + 6N2 + O2
Visão geral
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.
Participantes
| Papel | Substância | Coeficiente | Estado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagente | Nitroglycerin C₃H₅N₃O₉ | 4 | (l) |
| Produto | Oxygen O | 1 | (g) |
| Produto | Nitrogen N | 6 | (g) |
| Produto | Water H₂O | 10 | (g) |
| Produto | Carbon Dioxide CO₂ | 12 | (g) |
Exemplo do cotidiano
Nitroglycerin is used medically in small doses as a vasodilator to treat angina (chest pain) and heart conditions.
Importância industrial
Embora largamente substituída por explosivos mais seguros, a nitroglicerina continua a ser importante em algumas aplicações de demolição e mineração. A sua utilização médica como vasodilatador continua a salvar vidas.
Propriedades
- Tipo
- Decomposition
- Reversível
- Não
- Energia
- Exotérmico
- ΔH
- -1529,0 kJ/mol
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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.