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.