Tris(ethylenediamine)nickel perchlorate
Tris(ethylenediamine)nickel perchlorate is a coordination complex with ethylenediamine to nickel ions. It is easy to prepare and is highly energetic, deflagrating easily in a flame.
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Properties
Chemical
Tris(ethylenediamine)nickel perchlorate is highly explosive, though its oxygen balance is not optimal, with excess ethylenediamine in the structure. Although it is energetic, it can be stored indefinitely. It is poorly soluble in water, and this can be used to aid in its production.
Physical
Unlike its nickel perchlorate precursor, tris(ethylenediamine)nickel perchlorate has a strongly purple hue.
Preparation
Tris(ethylenediamine)nickel perchlorate can be prepared by dissolving nickel(II) oxide, hydroxide, or carbonate in perchloric acid and then adding ethylenediamine until the solution turns purple. After a day it will precipitate and the crystals can be collected.
Handling
Safety
Keep away from open flames.
Storage
It can be stored in closed containers.
Disposal
It can be safely neutralized by detonating it.
Residual perchlorates can be destroyed by adding metallic iron under UV light, in the absence of air.[1]
See also
References
http://woelen.homescience.net/science/chem/exps/Ni_en_complexes/index.html
