Tri-nitrogen

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Structural formula
Structure of tri-nitrogen
linear and cyclic form
General
Surname Tri-nitrogen
other names
  • Azide radical
  • Trinitrogen
Molecular formula N 3
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 12596-60-0
PubChem 6857664
Wikidata Q1661369
properties
Molar mass 42.02 g mol −1
safety instructions
GHS hazard labeling
no classification available
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Tristickstoff ( InChI : 1 / N3 / c1-3-2) is a chemical compound of nitrogen having three nitrogen atoms in a molecule , often with " azide referred radical" or Trinitrogen. Both a linear arrangement of the three nitrogen atoms, each with two double bonds, and a cyclic molecular shape are possible.

Due to its thermodynamically calculated high energy content, it could be of interest as a carbon-free fuel, but only as an intermediate energy store, but not as a source of primary energy.

In contrast to buckyball nitrogen, which has only been calculated so far, tri-nitrogen is available at least as long as it can be detected spectroscopically. In addition to its possible use as a fuel , there are e.g. B. organometallic compounds with tri-nitrogen ligand [(NNN) Pd (methyl) Cl]. The azide radical is a possible intermediate stage in the azido nitration (reaction with sodium azide and ammonium cerium (IV) nitrate ).

Individual evidence

  1. This substance has either not yet been classified with regard to its hazardousness or a reliable and citable source has not yet been found.

literature

  • Landolt-Börnstein: Inorganic Molecules Book Series - Group II Molecules and Radicals . Volume 25A Springer-Verlag, 1998. doi : 10.1007 / b59072
  • H. Bernhard Schlegel, Anne Skancke: Thermochemistry, energy comparisons, and conformational analysis of hydrazine, triazene, and triammonia , J. Am. Chem. Soc (1993) 115 (16): 7465-7471; doi : 10.1021 / ja00069a053 .

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