Nitrogen Oxidizing properties at high temperature

In summary, Nitrogen is typically unreactive due to its triple bond. However, if heated to a very high temperature of 3500K in a Tunsten reactor chamber with an anti-reducing coating, it may begin to behave as a strong oxidizer and potentially dissolve the coating. At even higher temperatures of 6000K, any coating will evaporate, making the presence of Nitrogen less of a concern. Therefore, using a Tunsten reaction chamber with anti-reducing coating and heating Nitrogen at 3500K may result in the dissolution of the coating.
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DiNitrogen is very unreactive due to the tripple bond it has, but what happens if it heated to very high temperature and bonds are broken? does it start behaving as a strong oxidiser. I could not find iinformation on at which temperature this happens but let's assume 3500K in a Tunston reactor chamber in a presurised environment with an antireducing coating, will it start disolving the anti reducing coating?
 
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At 6000 K any coating will evaporate, so the presence of nitrogen is the least of your concerns.
 
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Alright, let's change that, a Tunston reaction chamber with anti reducing coating heating Nitrogen 3500K, will the Nitrogen dissove the anti reducing coating
 

FAQ: Nitrogen Oxidizing properties at high temperature

1. What is the effect of high temperature on nitrogen oxidizing properties?

At high temperatures, nitrogen oxidizing properties increase. This means that more nitrogen compounds, such as nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide, are produced.

2. How does the presence of oxygen affect nitrogen oxidation at high temperatures?

Oxygen is necessary for nitrogen oxidation to occur, so the presence of oxygen at high temperatures can enhance the reaction and increase the production of nitrogen compounds.

3. Can high temperature conditions lead to the formation of nitrogen oxides?

Yes, high temperature conditions can lead to the formation of nitrogen oxides, which are pollutants that can contribute to smog and acid rain.

4. Are there any factors that can inhibit nitrogen oxidation at high temperatures?

Certain catalysts or inhibitors can slow down or prevent nitrogen oxidation at high temperatures. Additionally, the presence of other gases, such as water vapor, can also affect the reaction.

5. How does the rate of nitrogen oxidation change with increasing temperature?

The rate of nitrogen oxidation increases with increasing temperature, as the higher energy levels allow for more collisions between molecules and facilitate the reaction process.

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