NCl3 (Nitrogen-TriChloride), a new fuel?

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Nitrogen-TriChloride (NCl3) can be synthesized through the reaction of ammonia (NH3) and hypochlorous acid (HOCl), producing NCl3 and water. The reaction is represented as NH3 + 3 HOCl = NCl3 + 3 H2O. Although NCl3 has been considered for use as a fuel, it poses significant safety risks, including the production of toxic gases such as chlorine and hydrochloric acid (HCl) upon combustion. The discussion highlights the dangers associated with handling NCl3, particularly its corrosive nature and the potential for severe injury during synthesis.

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I work at a Pool store where I have many chemicals laying around me. One day I got bored and started toying with the idea of what can I make out of these chemicals. So concluded, here is my Equation:

NH3 + 3 HOCl = NCl3 + 3 H2O

Simplified:

(1 part Ammonia) + (3 parts Hypochlorous Acid) = (1 part Nitrogen-TriChloride) + (3 parts Water)

HOCl (Hypochlorous Acid) is made with this Equation:

Cl2 + 2 H2O = HOCl + HCl
(This is called "Chlorination" of Water)

My question is:
Is Nitrogen-TriChloride a reasonable fuel? I know someone messed with this before but he, I believe, used this Equation:

3 Cl2 + NH3 = NCl3 + 3 HCl

and he blew off 3 fingers and an eye... So I'm thinking you can do the same thing but in water... Any Thoughts
 
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Without getting into the chemistry of isolating the NCl3 from the mixture of mono and dichloroamine produced when bleach and ammonia react, you should know that the trichloride is a toxic, irritating gas. The by-products of burning this are either toxic chlorine gas or HCl and NOx. Very corrosive stuff and NOx to boot!
 

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