Sunday, May 22, 2011

Nitroglycerin: An Introduction



Spacefill structure of nitroglycerine
The chemical formula of nitroglycerin is C3N3H5Oor CH2NO2CHNOCH2NO2.
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Scientifically known as 1,2,3-trinitroxypropane and commonly known as nitroglycerin, this compound is also known as trinitroglycerin, and glyceryl trinitrate.
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Nitroglycerin is in liquid state at room temperature.
Its melting point is 13.5°C.
Its boiling point is 218°C, which is where it explodes at.
Nitroglycerin’s molar mass is 227.09 g/mol.

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