Calcium nitride
Agent Name
Calcium nitride
CAS Number
12013-82-0
Formula
Ca3-N2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tricalcium dinitride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Reacts violently with water producing flammable gases that may spontaneously ignite; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause lung injury; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "NITRIDES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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