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Lead styphnate

Chemical compound
Lead styphnate, whose name is derived from styphnic acid, is an explosive used as a component in primer and detonator mixtures for less sensitive secondary explosives. Lead styphnate is only slightly soluble in water and methanol. Wikipedia
Formula: C6HN3O8Pb
Molar mass: 450.288 g/mol
Density: 3.02 g/cm³
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Autoignition temperature: 330 °C (626 °F; 603 K)
Detonation velocity: 5200 m/s
Friction sensitivity: High