Guanidine Nitrate

Name:
Guanidine Nitrate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	H2NC(NH)NH2•HNO3
Properties:
White granules. Melting range 206–212C. Soluble in water and alcohol; slightly soluble in acetone.
Derivation:
From cyanamide or dicyandiamide.
Grade:
Technical, greater than 95% pure.
Hazard:
Strong oxidant, may ignite organic materials on contact, may explode by shock or heat.
Use:
Manufacture of explosives, disinfectants, photographic chemicals.