Description

Calcium Azide CAS NO 19465-88-4 is an inorganic chemical compound primarily used as a precursor in the synthesis of high-purity azides and as a specialized reagent in energetic materials research. Its controlled decomposition properties make it valuable for applications requiring a clean and predictable source of nitrogen gas. This material is of significant interest to manufacturers and research institutions in the chemical synthesis, specialty gas generation, and advanced materials development sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for the production of other metal azides and organic azide compounds.
• Energetic Materials Research: Used in the development and testing of specialized initiators, propellants, and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Gas Generation: Serves as a source of pure nitrogen gas upon controlled thermal decomposition for laboratory and specialized industrial processes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent in specific analytical procedures and titration methods.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the research-scale synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing azide functional groups.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the creation of novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and nanostructured materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Azide
CAS No.	19465-88-4
Molecular Formula	Ca(N3)2
Molecular Weight	124.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium diazide; Azido calcium; Calcium salt of hydrazoic acid; Calcium azide (Ca(N3)2); HN3 calcium salt
EINECS	243-098-5

Quality Control

Our Calcium Azide is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a comprehensive suite of analytical tests, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment and handled with appropriate precautions to minimize exposure to moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(N3)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %

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