Corrosive
Acute toxic
Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
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Sodium Cyanide is a highly toxic compound primarily used in gold and silver extraction, and in chemical synthesis.
- Gold and Silver Extraction: Used in cyanide leaching processes to extract gold and silver from ores.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Applied in the production of other cyanide compounds and chemicals.
- Laboratory Reagents: Used in chemical laboratories as a reagent.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in the synthesis of certain drugs and compounds.
Appearance
White crystalline solid
Odor
Almond-like odor (due to trace cyanide)
Molecular Formula
NaCN
Molecular Weight
49.01 g/mol
Melting Point
563 °C
Density
1.60 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
Flash Point
Not applicable
Chemical Stability
Highly toxic and unstable under certain conditions, reacts with acids
IUPAC Name
sodium cyanide
Molekulyar formul
NaCN
Molekulyar kütlə
49.01 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
[C-]#N.[Na+]
InChIKey
MNWBNISUBARLIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H300 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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