What is Disulfur dinitride?
'''Disulfur dinitride''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is S<sub>2</sub>N<sub>2</sub>. It contains [[sulfur]] in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. It also contains [[nitride]] [[ion]]s. ==Properties== Disulfur dinitride is a colorless [[crystalline]] solid. It is explosive, similar to [[tetrasulfur tetranitride]]. It easily evaporates. It does not dissolve in water. It turns back into tetrasulfur tetranitride when exposed to water. ==Preparation== Disulfur dinitride is produced by reacting elemental [[silver]] with [[tetrasulfur tetranitride]]. This forms [[silver(I) sulfide]], which acts as a [[catalyst]]. This reaction happens in a [[wikt:vacuum|vacuum]]. ==Uses== It reacts with some chemical compounds that are [[acid]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Sulfur nitride]] *[[Sulfur hexafluoride]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]]