Potassium Cyanide

KCN

IUPAC: Potassium cyanide

CAS: 151-50-8

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Potassium K 1 39,0980

Komposisi Elemental

C
Carbon ×1
18,4%
N
Nitrogen ×1
21,5%
K
Potassium ×1
60,0%

Kegunaan

  • • Gold extraction
  • • Electroplating
  • • Organic synthesis
  • • Photography

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

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

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[K+]

Sifat

Jenis
inorganic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
65,12 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5200 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
634,0 °C
Titik Didih
1625,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

Senyawa Terkait

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 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).