Chemical database A-B

As you can see, this is by no means a complete list. The list contains chemicals which are useful in the manufacture of propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. It also contains the explosives themselves and the raw materials. The information is gathered from several reliable sources but I can not promise you that it is without flaw. Typing errors may also be present, so use the information with care. Some chemicals are listed only by their name or with only some of their properties, the list will be updated as soon as I can find the time. Chemical formulas are written in so many different ways, the formulas listed here are written the way they were in the original source.

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MW=Molecular weight

MP=Melting point

BP=Boiling point

FP=Flash point

AT=Atomic weight

Sol.=Soluble

Insol.=Insoluble

D=Density

Nat.=Natural mineral

 

 

Acetone, Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, Propanone

CH3COCH3

MW: 58,08. MP: - 94,6ºC. BP: 56,48ºC. FP: -17,7ºC

Colorless liquid, fragrant alcohol-like odor.

Dangerous, when exposed to heat, flame or oxidizers. Explosive when in vapor form. Can react violently with ( CHCl3 + a base ), CrO, Cr ( OCl )2, ( Nitric + acetic acid ), NOCl, Nitrosyl perchlorate, Nitryl perchlorate, Permonosulfuric acid, Potassium tert-butoxid, NaOBr, ( Sulfuric acid + potassium dichromate ), ( Thio-diglycol + hydrogen peroxide ) and Trichloromelamine.

 

Aluminium

Al

AW: 26,97. MP: 660ºC. BP: 2056ºC. D: 2,702.

As dust it reacts violently with powerful oxidizers such as Chlorates, Bromates, Iodates, Peroxides, Perchlorates, Nitrates, Oxides, Performates, Persulfates, Halogens, NOx, Melted sulfates, SO2, COCl2, PCl3, AgCl, O2 compressed or liquid, ( Triclorethylene + HCl ), ( Na2O2 + CO2 ), SCl2, ( Pd + D ), NOCl, (Nb oxide + S ), Chloro- and or fluoromethanes and ethanes, Icl, (Mn + air ), CH3Cl, CH3Br, ( Fluoro-chloro lubricants + pressure ), ( Mg + KClO4 ), Propylene dichloride, Na2C2, Na2CO3 and NaOH.

 

Aluminium chlorate

Al ( ClO3 )3 × 6H2O

MW: 385,43. MP: Decomposes.

Colorless rhombohedral deliquescent crystals.

Solubility: Very sol. in water. Sol. in diluted hydrochloric acid.

A powerful oxidizer. Explosion hazard when shocked, exposed to heat or by spontaneous

            chemical reaction with reducing agents. When contaminated it may become sensitized.

 

Aluminium nitrate

Al ( NO3 )3 × 9H2O

MW: 375,13. MP: 73,5°C. BP: Decomposes at 150°C.

Colorless rhombohedral deliquescent crystals.

Solubility: 63,7 at 25°C in water. Decomposes in hot water. 100 in alcohol. Sol. in alkali’s, acetone and nitric acid.

 

Aluminium perchlorate

Al ( NO4 )3 × 6H2O

MW: 433,43. MP: 82°C. BP: -H2O at 178°C. Decomposes at 262°C. D: 2,02.

Colorless hygroscopic crystals.

Solubility: Sol. in water.

 

Aluminium sulphate

Al ( SO4 )3

MW: 342,15. Decomposes at 770°C. D: 2,71.

White powder.

Solubility: 31,3 at 0°C and 98,1 at 100°C in water. Sol. in diluted acid. Slightly sol. in alcohol.

 

Aluminium sulfate hydrate, Nat. Alunogenite.

Al ( SO4 )3 × 18H2O

MW: 666,43. MP: Decomposes at 86,5°C. D: 1,69 at 17°C.

Colorless monoclinic crystals.

Solubility: 86,9 at 0°C and 1104 at 100°C in water. Insol. in alcohol.

 

Ammonium azide

NH4N3

MW: 60,06. MP: 160°C. Explodes at 134°C. D: 1,346.

Explosive, colorless prisms.

Solubility: 20,16 at 30°C and 27,04 at 40°C in water. 1,06 at 20°C in 80% alcohol. Insol. in ether and benzene.

 

Ammonium chlorate

NH4ClO3

MW: 101,49. MP: Explodes at 102°C. D: 1,8.

Colorless monoclinic needles.

Solubility: 28,7 at 0°C and 115 at 75°C in water. Slightly sol. in alcohol.

Powerful oxidizer, can explode when shocked, exposed to heat or due to spontaneous chemical with reducers. Very sensitive when contaminated with combustibles. Can be detonated.

 

Ammonium dinitramide, ADN

N4H4O4

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Ammonium nitrate

NH4NO3

MW: 80,04. MP: 169,6°C. BP: 210°C. D: 1,725 at 25°C.

Colorless rhombohedral or monoclinic crystals.

Solubility: 118 at 11°C and 871 at 100°C in water. 3,8 in alcohol. 17,1 in MeOH. Sol. in acetone or NH3. Insol. in ether.

May explode under confinement and high temperatures. Sensitive when contaminated. Can react violently or explode when      mixed with powdered metals, ( NH4Cl + heat ), ( C + heat ), Chlorides, Organic matter, P, ( K + ( NH4 )2SO4 ), NaOCl,    NaClO4, ( NaK + ( NH4 )2SO4 ) and S.

 

Ammonium nitrite

NH4NO2

MW: 64,04. MP: Explodes at 60°-70°C. D: 1,69

White-yellowish crystals.

Solubility: Very sol. in cold water. Decomposes in hot water. Sol. in diluted acid. Insol. in ether.

Can explode when shocked or exposed to heat.

 

Ammonium perchlorate

NH4ClO4

MW: 117,49. Decomposes at 130°C. Explodes at 380°C. D: 1,95. Detonation Vo: 5395 m/s.

Colorless rhombohedral crystals.

Solubility: 10,74 at 0°C and 42,45 at 85°C in water. Sol. in acetone. Slightly sol. in alcohol.

When contaminated by powdered carbon, Ferrocene, S, Organic matter or Powdered metals it becomes impact sensitive.

 

Ammonium permanganate

NH4MnO4

MW: 136,97. Explodes at 60°C. Decomposes at 110°C. D: 2,208 at 10°C.

Rhombohedral crystals.

Solubility: 7,9 at 15°C in water.

A powerful oxidizer. Can explode when exposed to shock or heat.

 

Ammonium picrate

NH4C6H2N3O7

MW: 246,14. MP: Decomposes. BP: Explodes at 423°C. D: 1,719.

Yellow or red rhombohedral crystals.

Solubility: 1,1 at 20°C and unlimited solubility in hot water. Slightly sol. in alcohol.

 

Antimony

Sb

AW: 121,75. MP: 630,74°C. BP: 1750°C. D: 6,684 at 25°C.

Silvery white metal, hexagonal crystals.

Solubility: Insol. in water. Sol. In hot concentrated H2SO4 or aqua regia.

 

Antimony trisulfide, Black antimony, Nat. Stibnite.

Sb2S3

MW: 339,69. MP: 550°C. BP: approx. 1150°C. D: 4,64.

Black rhombohedral crystals.

Solubility: 0,000175 at 18°C in water. Sol. in alcohol, NH4HS, K2S or HCl. Insol. in acetic acid.

 

Barium azide

Ba ( N3 )2

MW: 221,38. MP: -N2 at 120°C. BP: Explodes. D: 2,936.

Explosive, monoclinic prisms.

Solubility: 17,3 at 17°C in water. 0,017 in absolute alcohol. Insol. in ether.

Moderate explosion hazard when shocked or exposed to heat. At around 275°C it is spontaneously flammable in air. Very unstable.

 

Barium bromate

Ba ( BrO3 )2 · H2O

MW: 411,16. MP: Decomposes at 260°C. D: 3,99 at 18°C.

Colorless monoclinic crystals.

Solubility: 0,3 at 0°C and 5,67 at 100°C in water. Sol. in acetone. Insol. in alcohol.

Moderate fire hazard by chemical reaction with easily oxidized materials. Violent reaction with Al, As, C, Cu, Metal sulfides, organic matter, P and S.

 

Barium chlorate

Ba ( ClO3 )2 · H2O

MW: 322,26. MP: 414°C. -H2O at 120°C. BP: -O at 250°C. D: 3,18.

Colorless monoclinic prisms.

Solubility: 27,4 at 15°C and 111,2 at 100°C in water. Slightly sol. in HCl, alcohol and acetone.

Can react violently with Al, As, C, Charcoal, Cu, MnO2, Metal sulfides, S4N4, Organic matter, P and S.

 

Barium nitrate, Nitrobarite.

Ba ( NO3 )2

MW: 261,35. MP: 592°C. D: 3,24 at 23°C.

Colorless cubic crystals.

Solubility: 8,7 in cold water. 34,2 in hot water. Insol. in alcohol. Slightly sol. in acid.

Can react rapidly with ( Mg + BaO2 + Zn ).

 

Barium nitride

Ba3N2

MW: 440,03. BP: 1000°C in vacuum. D: 4,783 at 25° and 4°C.

Yellow-brown crystals.

Solubility: Decomposes in water.

Explodes upon heating and by spontaneous chemical reaction with water to liberate vapor which can form explosive mixtures with air.

 

Bromine azide, Bromoazide

BrN3

MW: 121,93. MP: approx. 45°C. BP: Explodes.

Explosive crystals or red liquid.

Solubility: Sol. in ether or KI. Slightly sol. in benzene or ligroin.

This is a powerful oxidant. Can explode spontaneously and reacts violently with As, Sb, Ethyl ether, P, Ag, and Na. Reacts on contact with reducing materials.

 

1,2,4-Butanetriol trinitrate, BTTN

D:1,52.