Potassium Cyanide

KCN

IUPAC: Potassium cyanide

CAS: 151-50-8

نظرة عامة

Potassium cyanide is an extremely toxic salt that has been used in gold mining, electroplating, and organic synthesis. It is lethal in milligram doses.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Potassium K 1 39,0980

التركيب العنصري

الاستخدامات

  • Gold extraction
  • Electroplating
  • Organic synthesis
  • Photography

حقائق مثيرة

  • Has been used in gold mining since the 1880s, extracting gold from low-grade ores

السلامة

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Lethal dose ~200 mg
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[K+]

الخصائص

النوع
inorganic
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
65,12 g/mol
الكثافة
1,5200 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
634,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
1625,0 °C
الذوبانية
716 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
64,9668
TPSA
23,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
12,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide (KCN) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Potassium cyanide.
What is the molecular weight of Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide has a molar mass of 65.12 g/mol.
What state is Potassium Cyanide at room temperature?
Potassium Cyanide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Potassium Cyanide organic or inorganic?
Potassium Cyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Potassium Cyanide?
Potassium Cyanide (KCN) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Potassium (K).