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LEAD AZIDE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
N6Pb
formula, see observation
PbN6
formula, see observation
Pb(N3)2
formula, see observation
13424-46-9
CAS number
DEF

An initiating explosive which appears under the form of colorless, very unstable, sensitive needles, is derived by reaction of sodium azide with a lead salt (lead acetate or lead nitrate), presents a severe explosion risk, detonates at 350°C, is highly toxic, and is used as a primary detonating agent for high explosives.

OBS

Chemical formula: N6Pb or PbN6 or Pb(N3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
N6Pb
formula, see observation
PbN6
formula, see observation
Pb(N3)2
formula, see observation
13424-46-9
CAS number
DEF

Explosif d'amorçage se présentant sous la forme d'aiguilles incolores très sensibles, fabriqué par double décomposition entre solutions de nitrate de plomb et d'azoture de sodium, toxique, utilisé dans les explosifs détonants.

OBS

Formule chimique : N6Pb ou PbN6 ou Pb(N3)2,

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Explosivos y fuegos de artificio (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
N6Pb
formula, see observation
PbN6
formula, see observation
Pb(N3)2
formula, see observation
13424-46-9
CAS number
CONT

[...] la azida de plomo se embarca inmersa en agua para disminuir su sensibilidad; se emplea como detonador de potentes explosivos.

CONT

La azida de plomo, el fulminato de mercurio y otros explosivos primarios detonan fácilmente a la llama, por fricción, percusión o golpes ligeros.

OBS

p.m., 291,3. Agujas incoloras que hacen explosión a 350°. Debe ser manejada con mucho cuidado; se usa en explosivos.

OBS

Fórmula química : N6Pb o PbN6 o Pb(N3)2

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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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