Product Name

  • Name

    Lead azide

  • EINECS
  • CAS No. 13424-46-9
  • Article Data43
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density g/cm3
  • Solubility 0.023% H2O (18°C), 0.09% (70°C) [MER06]; insoluble NH4OH; very soluble acetic acid [KIR78]
  • Melting Point
  • Formula N6Pb
  • Boiling Point °Cat760mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 291.24
  • Flash Point °C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety A deadly poison. An explosive sensitive to shock or heating to 250°C. Will explode spontaneously during crystallization. Mixtures with calcium stearate may explode spontaneously. May explode spontaneously after prolonged contact with copper, zinc, or their alloys (e.g., brass). Incompatible with CS2. Used in commercial blasting caps and military ammunition. When heated it emits highly toxic fumes of Pb and NOx. See also LEAD COMPOUNDS, AZIDES, and EXPLOSIVES, HIGH.
  • Risk Codes 61-3-20/22-33-50/53-62
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 13424-46-9 (Lead azide)
  • Hazard Symbols Severe explosion risk, detonates at 350C (660F). Highly toxic. TLV: 0.15 mg(Pb)/m3.
  • Synonyms Lead azide;Lead azide (PbN6); Lead diazide; Lead(2+) azide; RD 1333
  • PSA 24.72000
  • LogP -0.39740

Lead(II) azide Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: Diazidolead
CAS: 13424-46-9
EINECS: 236-542-1
Product Categories: Inorganics
Following is the Molecular Structure of  Lead(II) azide (13424-46-9):

SMILES: [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Pb+2]
InChI: InChI=1/2N3.Pb/c2*1-3-2;/q2*-1;+2
InChIKey: ISEQAARZRCDNJH-UHFFFAOYAO
Std.InChI: InChI=1S/2N3.Pb/c2*1-3-2;/q2*-1;+2
Std.InChIKey: ISEQAARZRCDNJH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Formula: N6Pb
Molecular Weight: 291.24

Lead(II) azide Uses

Used in commercial blasting caps and military ammunition.

Lead(II) azide Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
rat LD intraperitoneal > 150mg/kg (150mg/kg)   Public Health Reports. Vol. 58, Pg. 607, 1943.

Lead(II) azide Consensus Reports

 Lead and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Lead(II) azide Safety Profile

Hazard Codes:  E Explosive ,  T Toxic , N Dangerous for the environment.
Risk Statements: 61-3-20/22-33-50/53-62
R61: May cause harm to the unborn child.
R3: Extreme risk of explosion by shock,friction,fire or other sources of ignition.
R20/22: Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R33: Danger of cumulative effects.
R50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms,may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R62: Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Safety Statements: 53-45-60-61
S53: Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use.
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell,seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet.
RIDADR: 0129
HazardClass: 1.1A
PackingGroup: II
A deadly poison. An explosive sensitive to shock or heating to 250℃. Will explode spontaneously during crystallization. Mixtures with Calcium stearate may explode spontaneously. May explode spontaneously after prolonged contact with Copper , Zinc ,or their alloys (e.g. brass). Incompatible with CS2 .

Lead(II) azide Standards and Recommendations

OSHA PEL: TWA 0.05 mg(Pb)/m3
ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.15 mg(Pb)/m3
NIOSH REL: (Inorganic Lead) TWA 0.10 mg(Pb)/m3
DOT Classification:  Forbidden (dry)

Lead(II) azide Specification

 Lead(II) azide (13424-46-9),which also can be called for Lead azide ; Lead diazide ; Plumbous azide ; Lead azide (Pb(N3)2) ; Lead(II) azide. ; Lead diazide lead azide ; Diazidolead(II) ; Lead(II)diazide . Lead(II) azide (13424-46-9) is a needles or white powder.It's unstable.When heated it emits highly toxic fumes of Pb and NOx .

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