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Guanidine nitrate

Synonym(s):Guanidinium nitrate

  • CAS NO.:506-93-4
  • Empirical Formula: CH6N4O3
  • Molecular Weight: 122.08
  • MDL number: MFCD00013028
  • EINECS: 208-060-1
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
Guanidine nitrate Structural

What is Guanidine nitrate?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of Guanidine nitrate

Guanidine nitrate is the salt formed from guanidine and nitric acid and has been used as a high energy fuel used in gas generators and propellant applications.

The Uses of Guanidine nitrate

Guanidine nitrate has been used:

  • in ammonium nitrate explosive formulations and in various propellant applications including triple-base gun propellants
  • to examine the vapor signatures of the nitrate salts of guanidine by isothermal thermogravimetric method

General Description

Guanidine nitrate (GN) is an explosive used by the military and commercial sectors. Decomposition of guanidine nitrate has been investigated.

Hazard

Strong oxidant, may ignite organic materials on contact, may explode by shock or heat.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Guanidine nitrate

Melting point: 213-215 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 227.45°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.44
vapor pressure  0Pa at 25℃
refractive index  1.4164 (estimate)
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  water: soluble50mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless
pka 10.2[at 20 ℃]
PH 4.9 (165g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Water Solubility  130 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck  14,4562
BRN  3596600
Stability: May explode if heated. May be shock sensitive.
CAS DataBase Reference 506-93-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Guanidine nitrate (506-93-4)

Safety information for Guanidine nitrate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame Over Circle
Oxidizers
GHS03
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids
H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Guanidine nitrate

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