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Azides

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Azides are substances containing the \( {\hbox{N}}_{{3}}^{ - } \) group. They exist as inorganic salts, organic compounds, organo-metals, or complexes. For the purpose of this book, we have decided to include the inorganic and organic compounds. Some organic substances that contain the azido group are included in other chapters (e.g., tetrazoles, other substances). We have also decided to separate out complex compounds containing the azido group and place them into a separate chapter with other complexes.

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    Basic forms of lead azide are described by various formulas most often as PbO·Pb(N3)2 or Pb(OH)N3.

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