Description

Lead Azide is a primary explosive compound known for its high sensitivity to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge. Its primary value lies in its reliable and rapid initiation properties, making it a critical component in detonator assemblies. This material is essential for manufacturers and suppliers in the defense, mining, and specialized pyrotechnics industries who require a dependable initiating explosive for their systems.

Application

• Primary charge in detonators and blasting caps for commercial and military explosives.
• Initiation systems for mining and quarrying operations.
• Component in specialized pyrotechnic devices and ignition trains.
• Used in aerospace applications for stage separation and other explosive functions.
• Research and development of new explosive formulations and initiation technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Azide
CAS No.	13424-46-9
Molecular Formula	Pb(N3)2
Molecular Weight	291.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(II) azide; Diazidolead; Lead diazide; Azidolead; Lead azide (Pb(N3)2); α-Lead azide
EINECS	236-542-1

Quality Control

Our Lead Azide is manufactured and handled under stringent safety and quality protocols specific to primary explosives. Production adheres to rigorous internal specifications to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, performance reliability, and safety in handling. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, moisture content, crystal morphology, and sensitivity tests is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets the exacting requirements for initiator applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its properties of being strictly light-sensitive, easily oxidized, and hygroscopic, this material must be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area dedicated to explosives, away from all sources of heat, ignition, and incompatible materials. Storage under a controlled, dry atmosphere is recommended to prevent degradation. Follow all applicable local, national, and international regulations for the storage of explosive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to buff-colored crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Pb(N3)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Lead Carbonate	≤ 0.5 %
Crystal Morphology	Defined (e.g., dextrinated, service grade)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.