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| density : |
1.23 g/cm3 (-89 ºC) |
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| vapor density : |
1.53 (15 °C, vs air)
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| vapor pressure : |
51.7 mm Hg ( 21 °C)
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| Stability:: |
Oxidant, strongly supports combustion. May react violently with some materials. Thermal decomposition yields toxic products. Incompatible with aluminium, boron oxides, hydrazine, strong reducing agents. |
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NITROUS OXIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production |
Chemical Properties
Colourless gas with sweetish odour |
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General Description
NITROUS OXIDE is a colorless, sweet-tasting gas. NITROUS OXIDE is also known as "laughing gas". Continued breathing of the vapors may impair the decision making process. NITROUS OXIDE is noncombustible but NITROUS OXIDE will accelerate the burning of combustible material in a fire. NITROUS OXIDE is soluble in water. Its vapors are heavier than air. Exposure of the container to prolonged heat or fire can cause NITROUS OXIDE to rupture violently and rocket. NITROUS OXIDE is used as an anesthetic, in pressure packaging, and to manufacture other chemicals. |
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Reactivity Profile
NITROUS OXIDE is an oxidizing agent. Nonflammable but supports combustion. Can explode at high temperature (after vaporization). Vapors can undergo a violent reaction with aluminum, boron, hydrazine, lithium hydride, phenyllithium, phosphine, sodium, tungsten carbide [Bretherick, 5th ed., 1995, p. 1686]. Contact of the cold liquefied gas with water may result in vigorous or violent boiling. If the water is hot, a liquid "superheat" explosion may occur. Pressures may build to dangerous levels if liquefied gas contacts water in a closed container [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980]. |
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Health Hazard
Inhalation causes intense analgesia; concentrations of over 40-60% cause loss of consciousness preceded by hysteria. Contact of liquid with eyes or skin causes frostbite burn. |
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Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Will support combustion, and may increase intensity of fire. Containers may explode when heated. |
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| NITROUS OXIDE Preparation Products And Raw materials |
Raw materials
Ammonium nitrate
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Preparation Products
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