Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF3) is of interest as an oxidizer of high energy fuels, for the preparation of tetrafluorohydrazine, and for the fluorination of fluorocarbon olefins.

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General Characteristics

Health Hazards

Material Recommendations

A colorless, nonflammable, liquefied gas with a detectable smell.

Highly Toxic; Irritates the air passages. A strong oxidizer.

Stainless steel, copper and brass. With elevated temperature use Nickel and monel.

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Flammable Limits

DOT Class / Label

10 ppm

Nonflammable

2.2 / Nonflammable Gas

Molecular Weight

Specific Gravity

Specific Volume

71.0

2.46 @ 68° F

5.44 cu.ft./lb @ 70° F

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CAS Registry No.

UN Number

330

10102-43-9

1660

National Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Nitrogen Trifluoride

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MSDS for Nitrogen Trifluoride

Grade
Part #

Purity Minimum

Cylinder
Size

Volume
Lbs.

Pressure
@ 70 F

Comments

Chemically Pure
471600

99.0 wt% Min.

007
003

10
3

145 0
1450

None

Uses: Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF3) is of interest as an oxidizer of high energy fuels, for the preparation of tetrafluorohydrazine, and for the fluorination of fluorocarbon olefins.

Description: Nitrogen Trifluoride is a colorless, stable, toxic gas with a characteristic moldy odor at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. It is somewhat soluble in water without reaction.

Precautions: Should be handled in a hood with forced ventilation and, preferably, behind a barricade until the danger of explosion of the particular reaction has been fully investigated. Heat or shock can detonate it under pressure.