Sodium Cyanide

NaCN

IUPAC: Sodium cyanide

CAS: 143-33-9

Genel Bakış

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

Bileşim

Element Sembol Atomlar Atom Kütlesi
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Sodium Na 1 22,9900

Elementel Bileşim

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

Kullanımlar

  • Gold mining (cyanidation)
  • Electroplating
  • Chemical synthesis

İlginç Gerçekler

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

Güvenlik

  • ⚠ Extremely toxic
  • ⚠ Releases HCN with acid

Structure

SMILES

[C-]#N.[Na+]

Özellikler

Tür
inorganic
Hal
solid
Molar Kütle
49,01 g/mol
Yoğunluk
1,5950 g/cm³
Erime Noktası
563,7 °C
Kaynama Noktası
1496,0 °C
Çözünürlük
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).