Nitroglycerin (C3H5N3O9) Nitroglycerin is one of the most sensitive explosives ever to be commercially produced. It is a very dense liquid, and is sensitive to heat, impact, and many organic materials. Although it is not water soluble, it will dissolve in 4 parts of pure ethyl alcohol. Heat of Combustion: 1580 cal/g Products of Explosion: Carbon Dioxide, Water, Nitrogen, Oxygen Human Toxicity: Highly toxic vasodilator, avoid skin contact! Although it is possible to …showed first 75 words of 822 total…

…showed last 75 words of 822 total…potassium hydroxide, metal picrates are formed. These picrates are easily soluble in warm water, (potassium picrate will dissolve in 4 parts water at 100° C), but relatively insoluble in cold water (potassium picrate will dissolve in 200 parts water at 10° C). While many of these picrates are dangerously impact sensitive, others are Bibliography This is my own writing. I study chemistry at a highly esteemed university and all information is accurate. I want no credit for this information.