Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

Übersicht

Sodium cyanide is the primary reagent for gold extraction in mining, consuming about 90% of global cyanide production.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
Carbon ×1
24,5%
N
Nitrogen ×1
28,6%
Na
Sodium ×1
46,9%

Verwendung

  • • Gold mining (cyanidation)
  • • Electroplating
  • • Chemical synthesis

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ About 500,000 tonnes of NaCN are consumed annually by the gold mining industry

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
49,01 g/mol
Dichte
1,5950 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
563,7 °C
Siedepunkt
1496,0 °C
Löslichkeit
580 g/L at 10°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
48,9928
TPSA
23,8 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
12,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Sodium cyanide.
What is the molecular weight of Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide has a molar mass of 49.01 g/mol.
What state is Sodium Cyanide at room temperature?
Sodium Cyanide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Sodium Cyanide organic or inorganic?
Sodium Cyanide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Sodium Cyanide?
Sodium Cyanide (NaCN) is composed of Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sodium (Na).