Nitrourea is a strong high explosive compound[1] synthesized by the nitration of urea or by way of a dehydration reaction of urea nitrate.[2]
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Nitrourea | |
Other names
N-Nitrocarbamide
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.314 |
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C1H3N3O3 | |
Molar mass | 105.05 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystalline solid |
Density | 1.73 g/cm3 |
Boiling point | 155°C (decomposition) |
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Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone Slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform |
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Shock sensitivity | Medium |
Friction sensitivity | Low |
Detonation velocity | 6860 |
RE factor | 1.01 |
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Related compounds
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Urea nitrate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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References
edit- ^ "Nitrourea". CAMEO Chemicals. NOAA. 2.4.
- ^ Ingersoll, A. W.; Armendt, B. F. (1925). "Nitrourea". Organic Syntheses. 5: 85; Collected Volumes, vol. 1, p. 417.