Preparation
chlorine azide can be prepared as follows:
A solution of chlorine azide in CCl4 is prepared by mixing a
solution of NaN3 in water with a solution of NaOCl. A layer of CCl4 is introduced underneath the NaOCl and the mixture is acidified with boric or acetic acid while stirring vigorously. The two layers are then separated
in a separatory funnel.
Safety Profile
Strong irritant by
inhalation. An extremely unstable explosive.
Reacts with liquid ammonia to form an
explosive liquid. Explosive reaction with
1,3-butadiene, C2H6, C2H4, CH4, C3H8,
phopshorus, silver azide, sodium. Reacts
with water or steam to produce toxic and
corrosive fumes of HCl. Has been used as
an initiator in chemical gas lasers. When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic
fumes of Cland NOx. See also
CHLORINE and AZIDES.
