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Reactivity Documentation

Oxidizing Agents, Strong

mixed with

Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Summary

Details

Oxidizing Agents, Strong is a reactive group.

Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)

Oxidizing Agents, Strong mixed with
Nitrate and Nitrite Compounds, Inorganic

Hazard Predictions

Due to the highly reactive nature of both inorganic nitrates and other oxidizing agents, we cannot state with certainty that hazardous reactions between members of these groups will not occur. Powerful oxidizers may in fact react with less powerful oxidizers. Caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility.

In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with redox active cations are more reactive with organic materials and reducing agents at ambient conditions. Redox active cations are transition metals and the metals in group 3a, 4a, and 5a of the periodic table and also include the ammonium cation NH4+. In general, nitrate and nitrite salts with non-redox active cations (also called spectator cations) are less reactive at ambient conditions. These include the alkali metals and alkaline earth salts. Caution should be used before proceeding. Further research of comparable examples in the literature or very small scale, carefully controlled experiments may be needed to fully assess compatibility.