Soluble in the acid, slightly in ethanol and aether; and react with water to nitrogen. Mg3N2 + 6H2O → 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3
◆ Preparation Method
Take magnesium burn in the presence of nitrogen 2Mg + N2→Mg3N2
◆ Application Area:
1. As catalyst in the preparation of the others elements of nitridepossess supernal rigidity, high thermal conductivity, corrosion resistant, causticity resistance and high temperature resistance.
2. As additive used for smelting the high strength steel.
3. Used for the preparation of special ceramic materials.
4. As foaming agent in the production of special alloy.
5. Used for making special glass.
6. Used for catalyzing the coupling of polymer.
7. Used for recycling the nuclear waste.
8. As catalyst in the synthesis of artificial diamond and cube boron nitride.