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Trinitromethane
Trinitromethane, also referred to as nitroform, is a nitroalkane and oxidizer with chemical formula HC(NO 2 ) 3 . It was first obtained in 1857 as the ammonium salt by the Russian chemist (1830–1908). In 1900, it was discovered that nitroform can be produced by the reaction of acetylene with anhydrous nitric acid. This method went on to become the industrial process of choice during the 20th century. In the laboratory, nitroform can also be produced by hydrolysis of tetranitromethane under mild basic conditions.
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Trinitromethane, also referred to as nitroform, is a nitroalkane and oxidizer with chemical formula HC(NO 2 ) 3 . It was first obtained in 1857 as the ammonium salt by the Russian chemist (1830–1908). In 1900, it was discovered that nitroform can be produced by the reaction of acetylene with anhydrous nitric acid. This method went on to become the industrial process of choice during the 20th century. In the laboratory, nitroform can also be produced by hydrolysis of tetranitromethane under mild basic conditions.
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