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STYPHNATE PLOMB [3 records]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which is practically insoluble in water, is prepared by adding a solution of magnesium styphnate (from magnesium oxide and styphnic acid) to a lead salt solution, detonates at 500°F (260°C), presents a dangerous explosion risk and constitutes an initiating explosive.

OBS

The monohydrate appears under the form of monoclinic, orange-yellow crystals with a density of 3.1, and the anhydrous product has a density of 2.9.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H3N3O8•Pb or C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C6H3N3O8•Pb ou C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H3N3O8•Pb
formula, see observation
C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)
formula, see observation
63918-97-8
CAS number
15245-44-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C6H3N3O8•Pb o C6H(NO2)3(O2Pb)

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Record 2 1991-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Primary explosive used in priming mixtures.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Explosif primaire utilisé dans les composés d'amorçage.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallography
  • Light Metals

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallographie
  • Métaux légers

Spanish

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