Synthesis of Nitrogen Triiodide (Touch Power)

Nitrogen Triiodide Chemistry Explained (w/ Demonstration Explosions)

The Unstable Nature of Nitrogen Triiodide Explored

This demonstration is one that you should NEVER ATTEMPT. Its dangerous, not only to prepare, but also to interact with. This is because the compound involved is so touch sensitive that even a slight breeze can cause it to explosively decompose. There’s not much use for the compound due to its nature, but it is interesting to because the molecules of nitrogen triiodide are structurally identical to that of a very stable compound, ammonia. The difference is properties is due to the size of iodine