Nitrourea
Nitrourea is a strong high explosive compound[1] synthesized by the nitration of urea or by way of a dehydration reaction of urea nitrate.[2]
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| Preferred IUPAC name Nitrourea | |
| Other names N-Nitrocarbamide | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.314 | 
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| Properties | |
| C1H3N3O3 | |
| Molar mass | 105.05 g/mol | 
| Appearance | White crystalline solid | 
| Density | 1.73 g/cm3 | 
| Boiling point | 155°C (decomposition) | 
| Soluble | |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone Slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform | 
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| Shock sensitivity | Medium | 
| Friction sensitivity | Low | 
| Detonation velocity | 6860 | 
| RE factor | 1.01 | 
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | Urea nitrate | 
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references | |
References
    
- "Nitrourea". CAMEO Chemicals. NOAA. 2.4.
- Ingersoll, A. W.; Armendt, B. F. (1925). "Nitrourea". Organic Syntheses. 5: 85.; Collective Volume, vol. 1, p. 417
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