Pure silver acetylide is an unusual explosive because in principle it produces no gas when it explodes (see the equation below), although in practice small amounts of hydrogen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide are usually evolved due to the presence of impurities.

What is silver Acetylide used for?

Silver acetylide can be formed on the surface of silver or high-silver alloys, e.g. in pipes used for transport of acetylene, if silver brazing was used in their joints.

What does acetylene react violently with?

Acetylene reacts violently with OXIDIZING AGENTS (such as PERCHLORATES, PEROXIDES, PERMANGANATES, CHLORATES, NITRATES, CHLORINE, BROMINE and FLUORINE).