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'''Nitrogen triiodide''' is the ] with the formula ]]<sub>3</sub>. It is an extremely sensitive ]: small quantities explode with a gunpowder-like snap when touched even lightly, releasing a purple cloud of iodine vapor. NI<sub>3</sub> has a complex structural chemistry that is difficult to study because of the instability of the derivatives. '''Nitrogen triiodide''' is an ] with the formula ]]<sub>3</sub>. It is an extremely sensitive ]: small quantities explode with a loud, sharp snap when touched even lightly, releasing a purple cloud of ] vapor; it can even be detonated by ]. NI<sub>3</sub> has a complex structural chemistry that is difficult to study because of the instability of the derivatives.


==Structure of NI<sub>3</sub> and its derivatives== ==Structure of NI<sub>3</sub> and its derivatives==
Nitrogen triiodide was first characterized by ] in 1990 when it was prepared by an ammonia-free route. ] reacts with ] in ] at −30 °C to produce pure NI<sub>3</sub> in low yield:<ref>{{cite journal |author = Tornieporth-Oetting, I.; Klapötke, T. | journal = Angewandte Chemie International Edition |year = 1990 | volume = 29| page =677–679| doi = 10.1002/anie.199006771 |title = Nitrogen Triiodide}}</ref> Nitrogen triiodide was first characterized by ] in 1990, when it was prepared by an ammonia-free route. ] reacts with ] in ] at −30&nbsp;°C to produce pure NI<sub>3</sub> in low yield:<ref>{{ cite journal |author1=Tornieporth-Oetting, I. |author2=Klapötke, T. | title = Nitrogen Triiodide | journal = Angewandte Chemie International Edition | year = 1990 | volume = 29 | issue = 6 | pages = 677–679 | doi = 10.1002/anie.199006771 }}</ref>


:BN + 3IF → NI<sub>3</sub> + BF<sub>3</sub> :BN + 3 IF → NI<sub>3</sub> + BF<sub>3</sub>


NI<sub>3</sub> is pyramidal (C<sub>3v</sub> ]), as are the other nitrogen trihalides as well as ].<ref name=Holleman>Holleman, A. F.; Wiberg, E. "Inorganic Chemistry" Academic Press: San Diego, 2001. ISBN 0-12-352651-5.</ref> NI<sub>3</sub> is pyramidal (C<sub>3v</sub> ]), as are the other nitrogen trihalides and ].<ref name=Holleman>{{ cite book |author1=Holleman, A. F. |author2=Wiberg, E. | title = Inorganic Chemistry | publisher = Academic Press | location = San Diego | year = 2001 | isbn = 0-12-352651-5 }}</ref>


The material that is usually called "nitrogen triiodide" is prepared by the reaction of iodine with ]. When this reaction is conducted at low temperatures in anhydrous ammonia, the initial product is NI<sub>3</sub>·(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>5</sub>, but this material loses some ammonia upon warming to give the 1:1 ] NI<sub>3</sub>·(NH<sub>3</sub>). This adduct was first reported by ] in 1812, and its formula was finally determined in 1905 by Silberrad.<ref>Silberrad, O. "On the Constitution of Nitrogen Triiodide" ''Journal of the Chemistry Society'' 1905, volume 87, pages 55-66. {{DOI|10.1039/CT9058700055}}</ref> Its solid state structure consists of chains of -NI<sub>2</sub>-I-NI<sub>2</sub>-I-NI<sub>2</sub>-I-... Ammonia molecules are situated between the chains. When kept cold in the dark and damp with ammonia, NI<sub>3</sub>·(NH<sub>3</sub>) is stable. The material that is usually called "nitrogen triiodide" is prepared by the reaction of iodine with ]. When this reaction is conducted at low temperatures in anhydrous ammonia, the initial product is NI<sub>3</sub> · (NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>5</sub>, but this material loses some ammonia upon warming to give the 1:1 ] NI<sub>3</sub> · NH<sub>3</sub>. This adduct was first reported by ] in 1812, and its formula was finally determined in 1905 by ].<ref>{{ cite journal | author = Silberrad, O. | title = The Constitution of Nitrogen Triiodide | journal = Journal of the Chemical Society, Transactions | year = 1905 | volume = 87 | pages = 55–66 | doi = 10.1039/CT9058700055 | url = https://zenodo.org/record/1429707 }}</ref> Its solid state structure consists of chains of -NI<sub>2</sub>-I-NI<sub>2</sub>-I-NI<sub>2</sub>-I-.<ref>{{ cite journal | first1 = H. | last1 = Hart | first2 = H. | last2 = Bärnighausen | first3 = J. | last3 = Jander | title = Die Kristallstruktur von Stickstofftrijodid-1-Ammoniak NJ<sub>3</sub> · NH<sub>3</sub> | issue = 4–6 | journal = ] | year = 1968 | volume = 357 | pages = 225–237 | doi = 10.1002/zaac.19683570410 }}</ref> Ammonia molecules are situated between the chains. When kept cold in the dark and damp with ammonia, NI<sub>3</sub> · NH<sub>3</sub> is stable.

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==Decomposition and explosiveness== ==Decomposition and explosiveness==
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The instability of NI<sub>3</sub> and NI<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub> can be attributed to the great stability of N<sub>2</sub>. Nitrogen triiodide has no practical commercial value due to its extreme shock sensitivity, making it impossible to store, transport, and utilize for controlled explosions. Whereas pure ] is also highly shock-sensitive (although not nearly as much so as nitrogen triiodide, which can be set off with the touch of a feather) and powerful, it was only due to ] that its shock sensitivity was reduced and it became safer to handle and transport as ].

The instability of NI<sub>3</sub> and NI<sub>3</sub> · NH<sub>3</sub> can be attributed to the large ] caused by the three large iodine atoms being held in proximity to each other around the relatively tiny nitrogen atom. This results in a very low ] for its decomposition, a reaction made even more favorable due to the great stability of N<sub>2</sub>. Nitrogen triiodide has no practical commercial value due to its extreme shock sensitivity, making it impossible to store, transport, and utilize for controlled explosions. Whereas pure ] is powerful and also greatly shock-sensitive (although not nearly as much so as nitrogen triiodide, which can be set off with the touch of a feather), it was only due to ] that nitroglycerin's shock sensitivity was reduced and it became safer to handle and transport in the form of ].


The decomposition of NI<sub>3</sub> proceeds as follows to give nitrogen gas and iodine: The decomposition of NI<sub>3</sub> proceeds as follows to give nitrogen gas and iodine:
:2 NI<sub>3</sub> (s) → N<sub>2</sub> (g) + 3 I<sub>2</sub> (g) (–290 kJ/mol) :2 NI<sub>3</sub> (s) → N<sub>2</sub> (g) + 3 I<sub>2</sub> (g) (−290 kJ/mol)


However, the dry material is a contact explosive, decomposing approximately as follows:<ref name=Holleman/> However, the dry material is a contact explosive, decomposing approximately as follows:<ref name=Holleman/>
: 8 NI<sub>3</sub>NH<sub>3</sub> → 5 N<sub>2</sub> + 6 NH<sub>4</sub>I + 9 I<sub>2</sub> : 8 NI<sub>3</sub> · NH<sub>3</sub> → 5 N<sub>2</sub> + 6 ] + 9 I<sub>2</sub>


Consistent with this equation, these explosions leave orange-to-purple stains of iodine, which can be removed with ] solution. An alternate method of stain removal is to simply allow the iodine time to sublime. Consistent with this equation, these explosions leave orange-to-purple stains of iodine, which can be removed with ] solution. An alternate method of stain removal is to simply allow the iodine time to sublime.
Small amounts of nitrogen triiodide are sometimes synthesized as a demonstration to high school chemistry students or as an act of "chemical magic".<ref>Ford, L. A. and Grundmeier, E. W. ''Chemical Magic''. Dover, '''1993''', p. 76. ISBN 0486676285</ref> To highlight the sensitivity of the compound, it is usually detonated by touching it with a feather but even the slightest air current or other movement can cause ]. Nitrogen triiodide is also notable for being the only known chemical explosive that detonates when exposed to ] and ] products.<ref>Bowden, F. P. Initiation of explosion by neutrons, α-particles, and fission products. ''Proc. Roy. Soc.'' (London) '''1958''', ''A246'', 216-19.</ref> Small amounts of nitrogen triiodide are sometimes synthesized as a demonstration to high school chemistry students or as an act of "chemical magic."<ref>{{cite book | author1 = Ford, L. A. | author2 = Grundmeier, E. W. | title = Chemical Magic | publisher = Dover | year = 1993 | page = | isbn = 0-486-67628-5 | url-access = registration | url = https://archive.org/details/chemicalmagic00ford_0/page/76 }}</ref> To highlight the sensitivity of the compound, it is usually detonated by touching it with a feather, but even the slightest air current, laser light, or other movement can cause ]. Nitrogen triiodide is also notable for being the only known chemical explosive that detonates when exposed to ] and ] products.<ref>{{ cite journal | author = Bowden, F. P. | title = Initiation of Explosion by Neutrons, α-Particles, and Fission Products | journal = Proceedings of the Royal Society of London A | year = 1958 | volume = 246 | issue = 1245 | pages = 216–219 | doi = 10.1098/rspa.1958.0123 | bibcode = 1958RSPSA.246..216B | s2cid = 137728239 }}</ref>


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