What is Tetrasulfur tetranitride?
'''Tetrasulfur tetranitride''', also known as '''tetrasulphur tetranitride''', is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is S<sub>4</sub>N<sub>4</sub>. It contains sulfur in its +3 [[oxidation state]]. It also contains [[nitride]] ions. ==Properties== It is a gold solid. It is an explosive, releasing sulfur and nitrogen when [[detonation|detonated]]. The purer the substance is, the more easily it explodes. It is pale yellow when cold, orange at normal temperature, and red when hot. It reacts with [[base (chemistry)|bases]]. It can be split into [[disulfur dinitride]] when it is reacted with [[silver]]. It does not dissolve in water. ==Preparation== It can be made by reacting [[disulfur dichloride]] with [[ammonia]]. It can also be made by reacting [[ammonium chloride]] with disulfur dichloride. ==Uses== It can be used to react with many [[organic chemistry|organic]] compounds. ==Safety== It is an explosive, so it should not be ground. Explosion releases harmless nitrogen and sulfur. ==Related pages== *[[Nitrate]] *[[Sulfate]] {{chem-stub}} [[Category:Sulfur compounds]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]]