Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

Ikhtisar

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

Komposisi

Unsur Simbol Atom Massa Atom
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Komposisi Elemental

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

Kegunaan

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

Fakta Menarik

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

Keselamatan

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

Sifat

Jenis
inorganic
Keadaan
solid
Massa Molar
49,01 g/mol
Kerapatan
1,5950 g/cm³
Titik Lebur
563,7 °C
Titik Didih
1496,0 °C
Kelarutan
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

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 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).