Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

Обзор

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

Состав

Элемент Символ Атомы Атомная масса
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Элементный состав

C
24,5%
N
28,6%
Na
46,9%

Применение

  • Gold mining (cyanidation)
  • Electroplating
  • Chemical synthesis

Интересные факты

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

Безопасность

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

Свойства

Тип
inorganic
Состояние
solid
Молярная масса
49,01 g/mol
Плотность
1,5950 g/cm³
Температура плавления
563,7 °C
Температура кипения
1496,0 °C
Растворимость
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).