What is Hydrazine?
[[File:Hydrazine-3D-balls.png|thumb|Hydrazine chemical structure]] '''Hydrazine''', also known as '''diazine''', is a [[chemical compound]]. It is composed of [[nitrogen]] and [[hydrogen]] [[ion]]s. Its chemical formula is N<sub>2</sub>H<sub>4</sub>. It contains hydrogen in its +1 and nitrogen in its -2 [[oxidation state]]. ==Properties== It is a colorless liquid. It smells like [[ammonia]], but it is more reactive than ammonia. It is a strong [[reducing agent]]. It is [[explosive]]. It can mix with water. It is a [[base (chemistry)|base]] similar to ammonia. ==Preparation== It is made by reacting [[sodium hypochlorite]] with liquid (not [[household ammonia|household]]) [[ammonia]]. If it is reacted with household ammonia, toxic fumes will be released. It can be made by reacting [[urea]] with sodium hypochlorite. ==Uses== It is used to make [[foam]]. It is also used in [[rocket]] [[fuel]]s. It can be used in [[fuel cell]]s. It is used to make [[sodium azide]] by reacting [[sodium amide]] with [[sodium nitrite]]. ==Related pages== *[[Ammonium]] *[[Azide]] *[[Nitrate]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]]