Description

Cesium Azide CAS NO 13769-00-1 is an inorganic salt of azide, a compound of significant interest in specialized chemical synthesis and materials research. Its primary value lies in its role as a high-purity source of azide anions and cesium cations, which are critical for advanced applications in energetic materials and solid-state chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pyrotechnics, initiator formulations, and solid-state ionic conductors, where precise chemical composition and reliable performance are paramount.

Application

• Primary Explosive and Pyrotechnic Formulations: Used as a key component in the synthesis of lead-free and environmentally sensitive initiators and detonators.
• Solid-State Electrolyte Research: Serves as a precursor material in the development of novel ionic conductors for advanced battery technologies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for introducing azide functional groups or cesium ions in organic and inorganic synthesis.
• Materials Science: Utilized in the preparation of metal azide complexes and the study of energetic materials' crystal structures and properties.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and material properties in controlled environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cesium Azide
CAS No.	13769-00-1
Molecular Formula	CsN3
Molecular Weight	174.93 g/mol
Synonyms	Cesium trinitride; Cesium azide (CsN3); Azido cesium; Cesium azide, anhydrous; Cesium salt of hydrazoic acid; CSN3; UN 1687 (when applicable for transport)
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Quality Control

Our Cesium Azide is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area dedicated for energetic materials. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible substances. Observe all local and international regulations for the storage of azide compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (CsN3)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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