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lead azide

chemical compound
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Lead azide, with the chemical formula Pb(N3)2, is a crystalline explosive compound. It is primarily used as a detonating agent. Its efficiency is less affected by moisture compared to other detonators, and it is virtually insoluble in water. Lead azide is manufactured using sodium azide, NaN3, which is a poisonous crystalline salt.123

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