Copper(I) azide

Copper(I) azide
Names
IUPAC name
Copper(I) azide
Other names
Cuprous azide
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • InChI=1S/Cu.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1
    Key: IXSIQMIYJPIHFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • [N-]=[N+]=[N-].[Cu+]
Properties
CuN3
Molar mass 105.57 g/mol
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS01: Explosive
Danger
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Copper(I) azide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula CuN3. It is composed of a copper cation (Cu+) and an azide anion (N3).