azide
Three nitrogens bonded
An azide is a chemical compound containing the azide group—three nitrogen atoms bonded in a row.
Sodium azide appears in automobile airbags, releasing nitrogen gas on impact.
Many azides are explosively unstable, making them useful as detonators.
In biochemistry, azide inhibits cellular respiration, functioning as a metabolic poison.
Harmful ingested substance
- cytochromeHeme protein transferring electrons
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- lethalCausing or capable of death
antidote · exposure · inhalation · contamination · mitochondrial · asphyxiant
Triple-bonded carbon compound
- photolysisMolecular breakdown via light
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
Explosive initiation device
- initiatorOne who starts something
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- detonationExplosive ignition event
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
poison
Harmful ingested substance
- cytochromeHeme protein transferring electrons
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
lethal · antidote · exposure · inhalation · contamination · mitochondrial · asphyxiant
alkyne
Triple-bonded carbon compound
- photolysisMolecular breakdown via light
- amineAmmonia-derived organic compound
- reagentSubstance prompting chemical change
detonator
Explosive initiation device
- initiatorOne who starts something
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- detonationExplosive ignition event
primer · propellant · airbag · gas generator · pyrotechnic
cyanide
Toxic carbon-nitrogen compound
- nitrideNitrogen-element binary compound
- hydrideHydrogen-metal chemical compound
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
chloride · bromide · iodide · sulfide · oxide · phosphate · nitrate · carbonate · acetate · sulfate
azidestabilizer
Thing ensuring steadiness
inhibitor · retardant · flame retardant · antioxidant · preservative