Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate

NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O

Обзор

Ammonium nitrate decomposes at about 200 C to form nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and water. At higher temperatures or with confinement, it can decompose explosively to nitrogen, oxygen, and water. The dual nature of ammonium nitrate as both a fertilizer and explosive makes it a significant safety concern.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Продукт	Water H₂O	2	(g)

Пример из жизни

The 2020 Beirut explosion that devastated the city's port was caused by the detonation of improperly stored ammonium nitrate.

Промышленное значение

Ammonium nitrate is one of the world's most important fertilizers and is also used in mining explosives (ANFO). Strict storage regulations exist due to explosion risks.

Свойства

Тип: Decomposition
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -36,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

Decomposition of Calcium Hypochlorite Decomposition of Carbonic Acid Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction) Decomposition of Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) Decomposition of Barium Peroxide Decomposition of Sodium Bicarbonate Decomposition of Water (Electrolysis) Thermal Decomposition of Copper(II) Carbonate Thermal Decomposition of Mercury(II) Oxide Cracking of Octane (Thermal Cracking)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate?

The balanced equation is: NH₄NO₃ → N₂O + 2H₂O.

What type of reaction is Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate?

Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate is a decomposition reaction.

Is Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate exothermic or endothermic?

Decomposition of Ammonium Nitrate is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -36.0 kJ/mol.