nitroglycerine

Nitroglycerin (C3H5N3O9) Nitroglycerin is one of the most sensitive explosives ever to be commercially produced. It is a very dense liquid, and is sensitive to heat, impact, and many organic materials. Although it is not water soluble, it will dissolve in 4 parts of pure ethyl alcohol. Heat of Combustion: 1580 cal/g Products of Explosion: Carbon Dioxide, Water, Nitrogen, Oxygen Human Toxicity: Highly toxic vasodilator, avoid skin contact! Although it is possible to …

…potassium hydroxide, metal picrates are formed. These picrates are easily soluble in warm water, (potassium picrate will dissolve in 4 parts water at 100° C), but relatively insoluble in cold water (potassium picrate will dissolve in 200 parts water at 10° C). While many of these picrates are dangerously impact sensitive, others are Bibliography This is my own writing. I study chemistry at a highly esteemed university and all information is accurate. I want no credit for this information.