Decomposition of TNT

2C7H5N3O6 → 3N2 + 5H2O + 7CO + 7C

Genel Bakış

TNT (trinitrotoluene) decomposes explosively when detonated, producing nitrogen, water, carbon monoxide, and solid carbon (soot). TNT is relatively stable and requires a detonator to initiate. Its explosive yield (about 4.2 MJ/kg) is used as the standard reference for measuring explosion energy.

Katılımcılar

Rol Madde Katsayı Hal
Reaktan Trinitrotoluene C₇H₅N₃O₆ 2 (s)
Ürün Nitrogen N 3 (g)
Ürün Water H₂O 5 (g)
Ürün Carbon C 7 (s)
Ürün Carbon Monoxide CO 7 (g)

Günlük Örnek

The explosive power of other materials is often expressed in equivalent tons of TNT, a measurement unit used in news reports about explosions and nuclear weapons.

Endüstriyel Önemi

TNT remains one of the most important military and industrial explosives. The 'ton of TNT' is the standard unit for measuring explosive energy, including nuclear weapons yield.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of TNT?
The balanced equation is: 2C₇H₅N₃O₆ → 3N₂ + 5H₂O + 7CO + 7C.
What type of reaction is Decomposition of TNT?
Decomposition of TNT is a decomposition reaction.
Is Decomposition of TNT exothermic or endothermic?
Decomposition of TNT is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -912.0 kJ/mol.