Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

개요

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

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Nitrogen N 1 14.0070
Sodium Na 1 22.9900

원소 구성

C
24.5%
N
28.6%
Na
46.9%

용도

  • Gold mining (cyanidation)
  • Electroplating
  • Chemical synthesis

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

성질

유형
inorganic
상태
solid
몰 질량
49.01 g/mol
밀도
1.5950 g/cm³
녹는점
563.7 °C
끓는점
1496.0 °C
용해도
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

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).