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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
Молекулалық формула
NaCN
Молекулалық салмақ
49.01 g/mol
SMILES
[C-]#N.[Na+]
InChIKey
MNWBNISUBARLIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H310 Fatal in contact with skin
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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