Sodium Azide

NaN₃

IUPAC: Sodium azide

CAS: 26628-22-8

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Nitrogen N 3 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Thành phần nguyên tố

N
64,6%
Na
35,4%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
salt
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
65,01 g/mol
Mật độ
1,8460 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
275,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

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).