| Agent Name |
AZIDES |
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| Alternative Name |
CLASS |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Category |
Explosives |
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| Comments |
All azide salts are unstable, and some explode after heat or shock. Organic azides are sensitized by metal salts or strong acids. Azides emit toxic fumes when heated to decomposition. [Sax] The azide group (N3) has an affinity for ferric iron in mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase. Like cyanide poisoning, azide poisoning disrupts cellular aerobic metabolism. [AHLS, p. 202] "Most of the fulminates and azides of heavy metals are sensitive explosives. These materials do not make efficient explosives; their sole attraction is their sensitivity." [Reference #1] See "Sodium azide." |
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| Reference Link |
An introduction to propellants, explosives, pyrotechnics and fireworks |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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